bibliophobia
Bibliophobia is the fear or aversion towards books.
Fear of books
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing books
Touching books
Reading books
coping strategies
Gradual exposure to books
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from a therapist
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving books
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences related to reading or education.
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