coimetrophobia
Coimetrophobia is the fear of cemeteries, which can cause intense anxiety and distress in individuals when faced with the prospect of visiting or being near a cemetery.
Fear of cemeteries
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Visiting cemeteries
Seeing tombstones or graves
Attending funerals
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to feared stimuli
risk factors
- • History of traumatic experiences
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fear of cemeteries may stem from cultural beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife, as well as personal experiences or traumas related to loss.
related phobias
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