peccatophobia
Peccatophobia is the fear of sinning or committing imaginary crimes.
Fear of sinning or imaginary crimes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Religious teachings
Guilt feelings
Fear of punishment
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from a therapist
Challenging irrational thoughts
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • High levels of anxiety
- • Strict religious upbringing
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Often rooted in religious beliefs or moral upbringing
related phobias
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