duismalophobia

Duismalophobia is the fear of disaster films, which can lead to anxiety or distress when exposed to movies depicting catastrophic events.

Fear of disaster films

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

common triggers

Watching disaster films Seeing trailers or posters for disaster movies

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Seeking support from loved ones

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

With the rise of disaster movies in popular culture, awareness of duismalophobia has increased.

related phobias

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