gargalaphobia
Gargalaphobia is the fear of being tickled.
Fear of being tickled
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Physical contact involving tickling
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to tickling
risk factors
- • Traumatic tickling experiences
- • History of sensory sensitivities
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past uncomfortable experiences with tickling
related phobias
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