honephobia

Honephobia is the fear of eating or breathing through the mouth when someone has burped or farted near or around the individual.

Fear of eating (or breathing through mouth) when someone has burped or farted near or around them

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Hearing someone burp or fart near or around them

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experiences related to burping or farting incidents

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Limited historical context available due to the specificity of the phobia.

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