koumpiphobia
Koumpiphobia is the fear of buttons, which can manifest as a strong aversion or anxiety towards objects with buttons, such as clothing or accessories.
Fear of buttons
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching buttons on clothing
Encountering objects with multiple buttons close together
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to buttons
risk factors
- • Traumatic event involving buttons
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of buttons is often linked to childhood experiences or negative associations with buttons.
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