pictophobia
Pictophobia is the fear of pictures or paintings, which can induce anxiety and discomfort in individuals when exposed to visual representations.
Fear of pictures
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing pictures or paintings
Being in environments with many pictures
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to pictures
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, the fear of images or portraits has been linked to superstitions about spirits being trapped in images or the belief that images could bring bad luck.
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