taphosphobia
Taphosphobia is the irrational fear of graves or being buried alive.
Fear of the grave
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
seeing a grave
attending a funeral
watching burial scenes in movies
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
visualization techniques
seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • traumatic experiences related to death or burial
- • genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in historical fears of premature burial and folklore about the undead
related phobias
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