melissophobia
Melissophobia is the fear of bees, which can lead to extreme anxiety and avoidance behaviors when encountering bees.
Fear of bees
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Seeing bees, hearing buzzing sounds, being stung by a bee
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to bees
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experience with bees
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Bees have been an essential part of human life for centuries, but fear of bees can be traced back to the potential danger they pose through stings.
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