amitaphobia
Amitaphobia is the fear specifically of one's paternal aunt.
Fear of your paternal aunt
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering or thinking about one's paternal aunt
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the fear stimulus
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving the paternal aunt
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical context available due to the specificity of the phobia
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