pentheraphobia
Pentheraphobia is the fear of one's mother.
Fear of mother
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Childhood trauma related to the mother
Negative experiences with the mother
Fear of authority figures
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the fear
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Authoritarian parenting style
- • Family conflict
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in unresolved childhood issues or traumatic experiences with the mother figure.
related phobias
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