limnophobia
Limnophobia is the fear of lakes, which can manifest as an intense and irrational dread of large bodies of still water.
Fear of lakes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Visiting lakes or ponds
Seeing images or videos of lakes
Swimming in lakes
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving lakes
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences related to lakes or water bodies in the past.
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