pokephobia
Pokephobia, also known as Pokémon Poképhobia, is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear or anxiety related to Pokémon creatures, games, or related items.
Fear of Pokémon Poképhobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
encountering Pokémon characters or merchandise
playing Pokémon games
watching Pokémon content
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to Pokémon stimuli
Seeking support from mental health professionals
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences with Pokémon
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emergence of Pokémon franchise in the 1990s likely contributed to the development of this phobia.
related phobias
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