catapedaphobia
Catapedaphobia is the fear of jumping from high and low places.
Fear of jumping from high and low places
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being in a high place
Facing the need to jump from a height
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to heights
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving falling or jumping incidents
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of falling has been a common evolutionary survival response to height-related dangers.
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