fructophobia
Fructophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear or aversion towards fruits. Individuals with fructophobia may experience anxiety or panic attacks when encountering or thinking about fruits.
Fear of fruits
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing fruits
Smelling fruits
Touching fruits
Eating fruits
coping strategies
Slowly exposing oneself to fruits
Seeking support from a therapist
Practicing relaxation techniques
Gradual desensitization to fruits
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving fruits
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • High levels of stress or anxiety
Scientific Classification
Fructophobia falls under the category of specific phobias, which are characterized by an irrational and excessive fear of a specific object or situation.
Historical Context
The fear of fruits may have roots in negative experiences, cultural influences, or learned behaviors related to fruits.
related phobias
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