kavouriphobia
Kavouriphobia is the irrational and intense fear of crabs.
Fear of crabs
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering crabs in person or in images or videos
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetics
- • Brain chemistry
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May have origins in negative past experiences involving crabs or learned behavior from others
related phobias
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