Shortness of breath or smothering sensation Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate.

Chest pain or discomfort,

Trembling or shaking,

Feeling of choking,

Numbness or tingling sensations,

Hot or cold flashes,

Sweating,

Nausea or stomach distress,

Feeling unsteady, dizzy, lightheaded, or faint.

Feelings of unreality or of being detached from yourself,

Feelings of losing control, going crazy, or dying.

In addition to the physical symptoms, people with phobias do everything they can to avoid their phobic stimulus. If you have a phobia, your avoidance of the feared situation may disrupt your life and be a source of tremendous stress and anxiety.