omphalophobia
Omphalophobia is the fear of belly buttons.
Fear of belly buttons
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching belly buttons, discussions about belly buttons, exposure to images or videos of belly buttons
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to belly buttons
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving the belly button
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of belly buttons may stem from childhood experiences or cultural beliefs.
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