scelerophibia
Scelerophobia is the fear of bad men and burglars.
Fear of bad men, burglars
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering bad men or burglars
Watching crime-related media
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving bad men or burglars
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Derived from the Latin words 'sceler' meaning 'bad' and 'phobia' meaning 'fear'.
related phobias
need help?
If you're struggling with scelerophibia, professional help is available. Don't hesitate to reach out.
Find Support