foedophobia
An intense and irrational fear of feeling disgust or encountering disgusting things.
Fear of disgust
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Sight or thought of bodily fluids, waste, insects, spoiled food, etc.
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific Phobia
Historical Context
Foedophobia can be linked to past traumatic experiences or learned behaviors.
related phobias
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