portokaliphobia
Portokaliphobia is the fear of oranges. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when exposed to oranges or situations involving oranges.
Fear of oranges
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Sight of oranges
Smell of oranges
Touching oranges
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience with oranges
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of oranges may stem from a negative experience involving oranges or a learned response from childhood.
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