nyctophobia

Fear of the dark or of night

Fear of the dark or of night

Severity

Severe

Prevalence

Common

Awareness

7/10

Exposure Risk

8/10

Specific phobias Situational phobias

common triggers

Being in dark places Nighttime

coping strategies

Deep breathing

Progressive muscle relaxation

risk factors

• Traumatic experiences
• Genetics

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Rooted in evolution and human survival instincts

related phobias

→ Achluophobia → Scotophobia

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