nickelphobia
Nickelphobia is the fear of nickels, which is a specific phobia categorized under metal phobias.
Fear of nickels
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching nickels
Hearing the sound of nickels clinking together
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to nickels
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of coins, including nickels, can be linked to past negative experiences or traumatic events involving coins.
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