lysbrytophobia
Lysbrytophobia is the fear of light switches, which can cause anxiety or panic in individuals when encountering or operating them.
Fear of light-switches
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching light switches
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
Lysbrytophobia may stem from a negative experience associated with light switches or a learned response.
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