panthophobia
Panthophobia is the fear of suffering and disease.
Fear of suffering and disease
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Exposure to sick or suffering individuals
Hearing about terminal illnesses
Medical facilities
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking social support
risk factors
- • Personal or family history of serious illness
- • Traumatic experiences related to disease
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from personal experiences with illness or witnessing suffering in others.
related phobias
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