wuyuephobia

Fear of the number five, or anything related to the number five.

Fear of May

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10

common triggers

Encountering the number five Seeing groups of five objects

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure to the number five

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences related to the number five
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Notable in Chinese culture due to the negative connotations of the number five.

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