cathedraphobia

Cathedraphobia is the fear of chairs, which is a branch of epiplophobia, the fear of furniture.

Fear of chairs, branch of epiplaphobia ( furnitures)

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

common triggers

Seeing chairs Sitting on chairs Being near chairs

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of chairs may stem from past negative experiences or trauma related to chairs.

related phobias

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