digkophobia
Digkophobia is the fear of dingoes, which are wild dogs native to Australia.
Fear of dingoes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering dingoes in real life
Seeing images or videos of dingoes
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to dingoes
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience with dingoes
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Digkophobia may have developed due to negative encounters or stories involving dingoes.
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