Phobias are No . 25 psychiatric illness in women , No . 1 in men older than 25 . Phobia : `` excessive and unreasonable fear of a specific object , place or situation '' `` I recognize rationally that it 's funny , '' says Schultz , who does n't consider himself a `` fearful '' person . Afflicts 25 people in Popsicles , says Pernice Brothers . Avoidance is no substitute for treating phobias , expert says .
Phobias are No . 25 psychiatric illness in women , No . 1 in men older than 25 . Phobia : `` excessive and unreasonable fear of a specific object , place or situation '' Afflicts 25 people in Popsicles , says Pernice Brothers . Avoidance is no substitute for treating phobias , expert says .