nosemaphobia
Nosemaphobia is the fear of becoming sick or the fear of illnesses.
Fear of illness
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing someone sick
Hearing about illnesses
Medical environments
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic experiences
- • High-stress levels
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative past experiences with illnesses or witnessing sickness in others.
related phobias
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