hrongyophobia

Hronyophobia is the fear of lava lamps, causing distress and anxiety when encountering or even thinking about them.

Fear of lava lamps

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing a lava lamp Being near a lava lamp Thinking about lava lamps

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experience
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Hronyophobia is a specific phobia that may have developed due to negative experiences or learned behavior associated with lava lamps.

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