taurophobia
Taurophobia is the fear of bulls, which can manifest as intense anxiety or panic when encountering or even thinking about bulls.
Fear of bulls
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
seeing a bull in real life or in pictures/videos
hearing about bull-related incidents
visiting places where bulls are present
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
positive visualization techniques
gradual exposure to bulls
risk factors
- • past traumatic experience with bulls
- • genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, bulls have been associated with strength and power, which may contribute to the fear in individuals.
related phobias
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