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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