optophobia
Optophobia is the fear of opening one's eyes.
Fear of opening one's eyes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Anxiety about seeing something frightening or disturbing
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • High stress levels
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical information available
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