mythophobia
Mythophobia is the fear of myths, stories, or false statements.
Fear of myths or stories or false statements
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Hearing myths or stories
Reading fictional literature
Encountering false information
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to myths or stories
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetics
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences with misinformation or deception.
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