tauphobia

Tauphobia is the irrational fear of being buried alive.

Fear of T

Severity

Severe

Prevalence

Rare

Awareness

6/10

Exposure Risk

8/10

Specific phobia Situational phobia

common triggers

Enclosed spaces Thoughts of premature burial

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises

Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

• History of trauma
• Anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Historically linked to fears of premature burial in the 19th century

related phobias

→ Necrophobia → Claustrophobia

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