dittophobia

Fear of repeating or duplication of oneself or others.

Fear of repetition

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing repeated patterns Hearing repetitive sounds Watching duplicated images

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to triggers

risk factors

  • • Genetics
  • • Traumatic experiences
  • • Stress

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

First identified in the late 20th century with the rise of technology and digital duplications.

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