dottophobia

Fear of dots, often triggered by clusters or patterns of dots

Fear of dots

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing dots or patterns of dots

coping strategies

Deep breathing techniques
Mindfulness practices
Gradual exposure to dots

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May have roots in evolutionary survival instincts related to poisonous animals

related phobias

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