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.

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