dekatophobia
Dekatophobia is the fear of the number ten or the fear of the number ten occurring in the date.
Fear of tenths
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing the number 10
Encountering the 10th day of the month
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to the fear
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences related to the number 10
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of numbers has been present in various cultures throughout history.
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