Trypophobia is a fear of holes. It is a condition in which a person feels fear or aversion to clusters of small holes. It is triggered when a person sees a cloister of small holes and this results in fear and anxiety. It is not recognized as a mental disorder and the research about trypophobia is very limited.
Triggers
Common triggers can be
- Coral
- Honeycombs
- Eyes cluster
- Bubbles such as soap bubbles
- Strawberries
- Lotus seed pods
- Condensation of water
Symptoms include
- Panic attacks
- Goosebumps
- Skin crawl
- Body shakes
- Discomfort
- Sweating
- Visual discomfort
There is no treatment for trypophobia but exposure therapy can be effective in treating the disease.
Epidemiology
It is found that almost 16℅ of the people experience trypophobia to some extent. The majority of those people are women.
Is It Real?
Trypophobia is not recognized as a mental disorder. It is not a specific diagnosis in the American psychiatric association diagnostic and statistical manual fifth edition (DSM-5).
Further research is required to know about the nature of this phobia and its treatment.
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