dartophobia
Dartophobia is the irrational fear of darts, typically stemming from a fear of being hit or injured by them.
Fear of darts
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing darts
Being in the vicinity of darts
Playing darts
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to darts in a controlled environment
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experience with darts
- • Sensitivity to sharp objects
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be related to past negative experiences with darts or witnessing dart-related accidents.
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