fractophobia
Fractophobia is the fear of breaking things. It is characterized by an intense and irrational fear of causing objects to break.
Fear of breaking things
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Handling fragile objects
Witnessing breakages
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • Traumatic events
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Fractophobia may stem from past traumatic experiences involving breaking objects.
related phobias
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