kaltsaphobia

Kaltsaphobia is the fear of socks, which falls under vestiphobia, the fear of clothing.

Fear of socks, branch of vestiphobia ( clothing)

Severity

Moderate

Prevalence

Rare

Awareness

4/10

Exposure Risk

6/10

common triggers

Seeing or touching socks Wearing socks Thinking about socks

Deep breathing exercises

Mindfulness techniques

Gradual exposure to socks

Specific phobia

The fear of clothing and specific items of clothing like socks can have roots in past negative experiences, traumas, or learned behaviors.

If you're struggling with kaltsaphobia, professional help is available. Don't hesitate to reach out.