dakruphobia
Dakruphobia is the fear of tears, whether it be one's own tears or the tears of others.
Fear of tears
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing tears in oneself or others
Hearing someone crying
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving tears
- • High sensitivity to emotional stimuli
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of tears may stem from past traumatic experiences or negative associations with crying.
related phobias
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