katarraktiphobia
Katarraktiphobia is the fear of waterfalls. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when encountering or thinking about waterfalls.
Fear of waterfalls
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing a waterfall in person
Watching videos or images of waterfalls
Hearing the sound of a waterfall
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to waterfalls
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving waterfalls
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • High sensitivity to loud sounds or rapid movements
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of natural elements like waterfalls has been documented throughout history, often associated with the unknown and uncontrollable aspects of nature.
related phobias
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