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.
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