fornaciphobia
Fornaciphobia is the fear of furnaces, which falls under the branch of syskeviphobia related to appliances.
Fear of furnaces, branch of syskeviphobia ( appliances)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or hearing a furnace in operation
Being near a furnace room
Smelling gas from a furnace
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences with furnaces or fires
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, the fear of fire and its related objects like furnaces has been prevalent due to the destructive nature of fire.
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