Is this a type of phobia?scared of velour?
OK, If this is true, it would fall under the category called “Specific Phobia” in the DSM-IV-TR. A specific phobia is an extreme fear of a specific object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger or threat. In addition, an individual with a specific phobia is distressed about having the fear, or experiences significant interference in his or her day-to-day life because of the fear. Many people have a fear of a particular object or situation, but most of the time these would not be considered phobias. For example, a person who has an extreme fear of spiders would not have a phobia if the situation rarely arises, if he or she is not bothered by having the fear, and if the fear does not interfere with functioning. On the other hand, an individual with a fear of spiders who frequently avoids activities such as camping, going in the basement, and gardening, and has trouble sleeping at night because of a fear of encountering spiders, might have a specific phobia Official C
