ekplixiphobia
Fear of being surprised or startled
Fear of surprise
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
unexpected noises
sudden movements
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • previous traumatic events
- • genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past traumatic experiences involving surprises
related phobias
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