fooniphobia
Fooniphobia is the irrational fear of blow-dryers.
Fear of blow-dryers
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Hearing the sound of blow-dryers
Seeing blow-dryers in use
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Gradual exposure to blow-dryers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fooniphobia may develop due to negative past experiences involving blow-dryers.
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