trypophobia
Trypophobia is the fear or aversion of clusters of small holes or bumps.
Fear of : The holes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Patterns of holes, such as lotus seed pods, beehives, or sponges
coping strategies
Avoidance of triggers
Mindfulness techniques
Education about the condition
risk factors
- • Exposure to triggering images or objects
- • Negative past experiences
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
First reported in the early 2000s, the term trypophobia is relatively new.
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