armamachophobia

Armamachophobia is the fear of tanks, which can manifest as an intense anxiety or panic when encountering or even thinking about tanks.

Fear of tanks

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing tanks in person or in media, hearing about tanks, discussing tanks

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to tanks in a controlled setting

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences involving tanks
  • • Family history of anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May be linked to traumatic experiences involving tanks or exposure to negative portrayals of tanks in media

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