urbandictionaryphobia

Fear of looking up or reading definitions on Urban Dictionary due to the often explicit or offensive content found on the site.

Fear of Urban Dictionary

Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10

common triggers

Encountering explicit or offensive content on Urban Dictionary

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Limiting internet usage

risk factors

  • • Past negative experiences with explicit content online
  • • General anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Emerging with the rise of internet usage and exposure to user-generated content

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