manussiccusphobia

Manussiccusphobia is the fear of hand dryers.

Fear of hand dryers

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

The sound and force of hand dryers The sudden startle of hand dryers activating

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to hand dryers

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience with hand dryers
  • • Sensitivity to loud noises

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Emergence of fear towards hand dryers due to their loud noise and sudden activation

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