dekaeptaoraphobia
Dekaoptaoraphobia is the fear of the number 17. Individuals with this phobia may experience severe anxiety or distress when encountering the number 17 in any context.
Fear of 5:00 PM
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing the number 17
Hearing or reading the number 17
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure to the number 17
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic experience related to the number 17
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of specific numbers has been observed throughout history in various cultures and superstitions.
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