ylophobia
Ylophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of forests or wood.
Fear of wood
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in or near forests
Seeing wood materials
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience in a forest
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in folklore and cultural beliefs associating forests with danger
related phobias
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