bromidrosiphobia
Bromidrosiphobia is the fear of body smells, often leading to anxiety or avoidance behaviors related to personal hygiene or being around others.
Fear of body smells
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Enclosed spaces
Social interactions
Sweating
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences or social pressures related to body odor.
related phobias
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