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Why Trypophobia Is Not Real and How to Cure It

Why Trypophobia Is Not Real and How to Cure It

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Do you feel disgust, discomfort, or fear when you see clusters of small holes, or little dotted bits sticking out of seemingly innocuous objects? Then you might be among those living with trypophobia. But what could be the cause of this phobia, and how do psychologists treat it? Let’s get into it!

Sources:

[What is Trypophobia]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811467/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320512#research
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/breast-rash/

[Possible Causes]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28558623
https://www.healthline.com/health/phobia-simple-specific
https://www.verywellmind.com/whats-missing-from-the-dsm-4145344

[Phobia Treatment]
https://www.verywellmind.com/trypophobia-4687678
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2898899/

[Other Sources]
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