thaumatophobia
Thaumatophobia is the fear of miracles. Individuals with this phobia may experience anxiety or distress when encountering or even thinking about miraculous events.
Fear of miracles
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Witnessing a miraculous event
Hearing about miraculous occurrences
Reading religious texts with miraculous stories
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from religious leaders or community
Gradual exposure to miraculous concepts
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with miracles
- • Strong religious beliefs
- • Sensitivity to the unknown or unexplained
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phobias related to supernatural or divine phenomena have been documented throughout history in various cultures.
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