jigotophobia
Jigotophobia is the fear of the word 'damn'. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or distress when exposed to the word.
Fear of the word 'damn'
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing or reading the word 'damn'
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the trigger
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experience related to the word
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Little historical context available due to the specificity of the trigger
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