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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