turophobia
Turophobia is the fear of cheese. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when confronted with cheese or cheese-related products.
Fear of cheese
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or smelling cheese
Touching cheese
Eating cheese
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to cheese
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with cheese
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of cheese has been documented in various cultures throughout history, with different reasons for the development of this phobia.
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