carnophobia

An intense fear of meat, including raw or cooked meat products.

Fear of meat

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Seeing or smelling meat Being in proximity to meat products Touching meat

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to meat-related stimuli

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences involving meat
  • • Sensory sensitivity to textures or odors

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from cultural beliefs, traumatic experiences, or sensory aversions.

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