epistolaphobia
Epistolaphobia is the fear of receiving or reading letters or epistles.
Fear of epistles
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Receiving letters or epistles
Reading written communication
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to written communication
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences related to written communication
related phobias
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