macilentophobia
Macilentophobia is the fear of skinny people.
Fear of skinny people
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
2/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering skinny individuals
Media portrayal of thinness
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure
risk factors
- • Negative body image
- • Societal pressure on body image
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Not widely documented historically
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