kathisophobia
Kathisophobia is the fear of sitting down.
Fear of sitting down
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in situations where sitting down is required or expected
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to sitting down situations
risk factors
- • Previous trauma or negative experiences related to sitting down
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Individuals with kathisophobia may have experienced a traumatic event associated with sitting down in the past.
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