myrmecophobia
Myrmecophobia is the fear of ants.
Fear of ants
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering ants in person or in media, feeling ants crawling on the skin, seeing ant hills
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving ants
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Entomophobia
Historical Context
This fear may stem from negative experiences with ants or witnessing others being harmed by ants.
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