ravdiphobia
Ravdiphobia is the fear of walking canes.
Fear of walking canes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
2/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing a walking cane
Hearing the sound of a walking cane
Being in close proximity to a walking cane
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving walking canes
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Experiences related to walking canes may have triggered this phobia in the individual's past.
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