cathisophobia
Cathisophobia is the fear of sitting or sitting down.
Fear of sitting
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being in a situation that requires sitting for a prolonged period of time
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Gradual exposure to sitting situations
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experience related to sitting
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phobias related to specific activities or situations have been documented throughout history.
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