gargalaphobia

Gargalaphobia is the fear of being tickled.

Fear of being tickled

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Physical contact involving tickling

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to tickling

risk factors

  • • Traumatic tickling experiences
  • • History of sensory sensitivities

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from past uncomfortable experiences with tickling

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