logophobia
Logophobia is the fear of words. It is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational and intense fear or anxiety related to words or reading.
Fear of words
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing written words
Reading text
Hearing spoken words
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to words
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • Underlying learning disabilities
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Logophobia can be attributed to various factors including past negative experiences with reading or words, learning difficulties, or underlying anxiety disorders.
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