fegefphobia
Fegefphobia is the fear of the word 'hell'. Individuals with this phobia may experience intense anxiety or distress when exposed to the word 'hell'.
Fear of the word 'hell'
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing or reading the word 'hell'
Discussing topics related to 'hell'
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to the feared word
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • High sensitivity to language
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of specific words or language can be linked to past negative experiences or cultural associations.
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