urbandictionaryphobia
Fear of looking up or reading definitions on Urban Dictionary due to the often explicit or offensive content found on the site.
Fear of Urban Dictionary
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering explicit or offensive content on Urban Dictionary
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Limiting internet usage
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences with explicit content online
- • General anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerging with the rise of internet usage and exposure to user-generated content
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