etiamophobia
Etiamophobia is the fear of asteroids, which can manifest as intense anxiety and avoidance behaviors related to the possibility of asteroid impacts on Earth.
Fear of asteroids
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
News about asteroid sightings or near-Earth approaches
Scientific discussions about asteroid impacts
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to asteroid-related content
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to natural disasters
- • High levels of anxiety sensitivity or general anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Etiamophobia may have become more prevalent with increased media coverage of asteroid threats and related scientific research.
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