galeophobia
Galeophobia is the fear of cats.
Fear of cats
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering a cat, seeing pictures or videos of cats, hearing cat sounds
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to cats
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving cats
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with cats or cultural beliefs/myths
related phobias
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