chiroptophobia
Chiroptophobia is the fear of bats.
Fear of bats
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering a bat in real life or in media
Hearing bat sounds
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to bats
risk factors
- • Previous negative experience with bats
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fear of bats has roots in folklore and superstitions associating them with darkness and evil.
related phobias
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