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
related phobias
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