Can a fear turn into a phobia?

Can a fear turn into a phobia?

Larina Kase (President, Performance And Success Coaching) gives expert video advice on: How can I stop living my life 'in fear'?; How do I overcome my fear of public speaking? and more...

Sure, a natural fear can turn into a phobia if you are in a situation where you experience a rush of anxiety, you find it uncomfortable, and you don't want to have that anxiety happen again. Then the next time you would actually want to avoid that thing.