diathlasophobia
Diathlasophobia is the fear of refractions, which can manifest as an intense dread or anxiety related to the bending or changing of light as it passes through different mediums.
Fear of refractions
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing light passing through water or glass
Encountering rainbows or prisms
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving light or refractions
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of refractions has been documented in individuals for centuries, often associated with superstitions and myths surrounding light and optics.
related phobias
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