herophobia
Herophobia is the irrational fear of heroes, which may stem from feeling inadequate or overwhelmed by the qualities or actions of heroic figures.
Fear of heroes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering heroic figures in real life or media
Being expected to emulate heroic behavior
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to heroic content
Positive self-affirmations
risk factors
- • Low self-esteem
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Media exposure to unrealistic hero portrayals
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be influenced by societal expectations of heroism and personal insecurities
related phobias
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