kactosophobia
Kactosophobia is the fear of cacti, which can cause anxiety and avoidance behaviors towards these plants.
Fear of cacti
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering cacti in natural settings or urban environments
Seeing images or videos of cacti
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving cacti
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Possibly stemming from negative experiences with cacti or learned behaviors from others
related phobias
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