anablephobia
Anablephobia is the fear of looking up, which can cause anxiety and discomfort when individuals are required to raise their gaze upwards.
Fear of looking up
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Sudden need to look up
Tall buildings
High ceilings
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to trigger situations
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from a traumatic experience involving looking up or falling objects from above.
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