anatoliphobia-estephobia
Anatoliphobia-Estephobia is the fear of traveling or facing east. Individuals with this phobia experience extreme anxiety and discomfort when they have to go east or even think about heading in an eastward direction.
Fear of going east Anatoliphobia, Estephobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Traveling eastward
Seeing maps or compasses pointing east
Hearing about events or places located to the east
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to eastward travel
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences related to traveling east
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of directions or specific cardinal points has been documented throughout history and in various cultures.
related phobias
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