leptophobia
Leptophobia is the fear of being skinny.
Fear of being skinny
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Body dysmorphia
Social pressure
Media influence
coping strategies
Mindfulness
Self-compassion practices
Healthy body acceptance
risk factors
- • History of body shaming
- • Low self-esteem
- • Perfectionism
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerges in societies valuing larger body sizes or associating thinness with negative traits.
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