placophobia
Placophobia is the fear of tombstones.
Fear of tombstones
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Visiting cemeteries
Seeing tombstones
Discussing death
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • High-stress levels
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be influenced by cultural beliefs and attitudes towards death and burial practices.
related phobias
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