orophobia-akraphobia-bounophobia
Orophobia, Akraphobia, and Bounophobia are specific phobias related to the fear of mountains. Individuals with these phobias experience intense anxiety or fear when faced with mountains or the idea of being in mountainous regions.
Fear of mountains Orophobia, Akraphobia, Bounophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing mountains in person or in pictures
Planning a trip to mountainous areas
Hiking or climbing in mountainous regions
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Prior traumatic experiences in mountainous areas
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
- • High sensitivity to heights or natural landscapes
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of mountains may stem from a variety of factors including past negative experiences, cultural beliefs, or evolutionary predispositions related to heights and perceived dangers.
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