kleidariaphobia
Kleidariaphobia is the fear of locks, which can manifest as anxiety or panic when encountering locks or being in situations involving locks.
Fear of locks
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in close proximity to locks
Seeing or touching locks
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from traumatic experiences involving locks or feelings of being trapped or confined.
related phobias
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