aftiphobia
Aftiphobia is the fear of ears.
Fear of ears
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing ears up close
Touching ears
Hearing sounds related to ears
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic ear-related experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical references, often considered a rare phobia
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