saccharophobia
Saccharophobia is the fear of sugar and sugary foods and drinks.
Fear of sugar and sugary foods and drinks
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or smelling sugary foods/drinks
Being offered sugary treats
Being in proximity to sugar
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to sugar in a controlled environment
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with sugar, cultural influences, or underlying anxiety disorders.
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