horrorphobia
Horrorphobia is the irrational fear of horror-related stimuli such as movies, books, or haunted houses.
Fear of horror
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Watching horror movies
Reading horror fiction
Visiting haunted attractions
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to horror stimuli
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past trauma
- • Genetic predisposition
- • High sensitivity to stimuli
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Horrorphobia may stem from past traumatic experiences or a general sensitivity to fear-inducing stimuli.
related phobias
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