molysmophobia
Molysmophobia, also known as Molysomophobia, is the fear of dirt or contamination. Individuals with this phobia may experience intense anxiety or distress related to unclean environments or germ exposure.
Fear of dirt or contamination Molysmophobia or Molysomophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Touching dirty surfaces
Seeing unclean objects
Encountering germs
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to feared stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • High-stress levels
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of dirt or contamination has likely existed throughout human history, with variations in cultural attitudes towards cleanliness influencing the severity of this phobia.
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