chrysopsarophobia
Chrysopsarophobia is the fear of goldfish, which can manifest as an intense and irrational dread or anxiety when encountering or even thinking about goldfish.
Fear of goldfish
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing goldfish in person or in media
Hearing about goldfish
Thinking about goldfish
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to goldfish
Seeking support from a therapist
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences with goldfish
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
There is limited historical information specifically about chrysopsarophobia, but phobias of animals have been documented throughout history.
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