elafiphobia

Elafiphobia is the fear of deer. Individuals with elafiphobia experience intense anxiety and fear when encountering or even thinking about deer.

Fear of deer

Severity

Moderate

Prevalence

Rare

Awareness

5/10

Exposure Risk

7/10

Animal phobias

common triggers

Encountering a deer in person Seeing deer in pictures or videos Hearing deer noises

Deep breathing exercises

Mindfulness meditation

Gradual exposure to deer imagery or environments

Zoophobia

Elafiphobia may stem from negative experiences with deer or a predisposition towards fearing animals.

If you're struggling with elafiphobia, professional help is available. Don't hesitate to reach out.