focophobia
Focophobia is the fear of fireplaces, which falls under the branch of oikophobia related to home surroundings.
Fear of fireplaces, branch of oikophobia ( home surroundings)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing a fireplace
Hearing crackling sounds of fire
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to fireplaces
risk factors
- • Traumatic event involving fire
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences with fireplaces or fires
related phobias
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