adhaesitophobia
Adhaesitophobia is the fear of getting stuck in a particular situation or environment.
Fear of getting stuck
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in tight spaces
Crowded places
Confined areas
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to feared situations
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetics
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of confinement or being trapped has been present throughout history in various forms
related phobias
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