xanthophobia

Xanthophobia is the fear of the color yellow or the word yellow.

Fear of the color yellow or the word yellow

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing the color yellow Hearing the word yellow

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the color yellow

risk factors

  • • Negative experiences associated with the color yellow

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Fear of specific colors has been documented throughout history.

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