eicophobia
Eicophobia is the fear of one's home surroundings, often leading to anxiety and distress when in familiar spaces.
Fear of home surroundings
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Entering or being inside the home
Seeing familiar objects or rooms
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure exercises
Creating a safe space within the home
risk factors
- • History of traumatic events at home
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past traumatic experiences or feelings of insecurity within one's home environment.
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