arachnephobia
Arachnophobia is an intense fear of spiders.
Fear of spiders
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
9/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering a spider in person
Seeing images or videos of spiders
Reading or hearing about spiders
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to spiders
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving spiders
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Spiders have been associated with fear and danger in various cultures throughout history.
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