compassphobia

Compassphobia is the irrational fear of compasses.

Fear of compasses

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10

common triggers

Seeing a compass Holding a compass Navigational activities

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to compasses

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experience related to compasses
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Limited historical context available specifically for compassphobia.

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