entamaphobia
Entamaphobia is the fear of doors. Individuals with this phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when encountering or thinking about doors.
Fear of doors
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
encountering doors
thinking about doors
closing or opening doors
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
progressive muscle relaxation
visualization techniques
risk factors
- • past traumatic experiences involving doors
- • genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of doors may stem from past traumatic experiences or a sense of confinement associated with closed spaces.
related phobias
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