grasartophobia
Grasartophobia is the fear of tumbleweeds.
Fear of tumbleweeds
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering tumbleweeds in natural settings
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to tumbleweeds
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving tumbleweeds
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Tumbleweeds have been associated with the Wild West and are often portrayed in movies as symbols of desolation and loneliness.
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