benziphobia
Benziphobia is the fear of gasoline. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when in proximity to gasoline or situations involving gasoline.
Fear of gasoline
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being near gasoline stations
Smelling gasoline
Handling gasoline containers
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to gasoline
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from traumatic experiences involving gasoline or media portrayals of gasoline-related accidents.
related phobias
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