cometophobia
Cometophobia is the fear of comets, which are celestial objects made of ice, dust, rock, and gas that orbit the sun.
Fear of comets
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing images or videos of comets
News about upcoming comet sightings
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to comets
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to comets
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phobias related to celestial objects like comets have been documented throughout history due to their mysterious and unpredictable nature.
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