skelephobia
Skelephobia is the fear of skeletons. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when encountering or thinking about skeletons.
Fear of skeletons
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing skeletons in movies or pictures
Encountering real or replica skeletons
Halloween decorations
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to skeletons
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of skeletons may be linked to cultural beliefs or personal experiences with death or decay.
related phobias
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