turriphobia
Turriphobia is the fear of towers. Individuals with turriphobia experience intense anxiety or fear when encountering tall structures such as towers or skyscrapers.
Fear of towers
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing tall towers
Being in or near tall buildings
Looking up at tall structures
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Gradual exposure to towers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • High levels of stress or anxiety
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, the fear of towers may have roots in concerns about structural integrity, fear of heights, or past negative experiences in tall structures.
related phobias
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