piptophobia
Piptophobia is the fear of falling, often associated with a fear of heights or unstable ground.
Fear of falling
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Standing at heights
Walking on unstable surfaces
Looking down from a high place
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Visualizing safe environments
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving falling
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of falling has been a common phobia throughout history due to its primal association with danger.
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