anapodaphobia
Anapodaphobia is the fear of being upside down.
Fear of being upsidedown
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in a suspended or flipped position
Participating in activities like inversion yoga or gymnastics
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to upside-down positions
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from a traumatic event involving being upside down
related phobias
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