drapanophobia
Drapanophobia is the fear of drills, which can manifest as extreme anxiety or panic when exposed to drills or the idea of drills.
Fear of drills
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing a drill
Hearing the sound of a drill
Thinking about drills
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to drills
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving drills
- • General anxiety disorder
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of drills may stem from traumatic experiences involving drills or from a general fear of loud or sudden noises.
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