lygophobia
Fear of darkness
Fear of darkness
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Being in a dark room
Nighttime
coping strategies
Deep breathing
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to darkness
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetics
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fear of darkness has been a common human experience since ancient times.
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