emarphobia
Emarphobia is the fear of daylight or being exposed to daylight.
Fear of daytime
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being outside during the day
Bright light exposure
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to daylight
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic experience related to daylight
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical documentation, possibly linked to fear of the sun or excessive light exposure
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