spheksophobia
Spheksophobia is the fear of wasps. It is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational and intense fear of wasps, leading to avoidance of situations where one might encounter them.
Fear of wasps
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Seeing a wasp
Hearing buzzing sounds
Past traumatic experience involving wasps
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the feared object or situation
risk factors
- • Previous negative experience with wasps
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • Exposure to information heightening fear
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fear of wasps can be traced back to early human history due to the painful and sometimes dangerous stings of these insects.
related phobias
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