nomatophobia
Nomatophobia is the fear of names. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or distress when confronted with names.
Fear of names
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing names
Reading names
Pronouncing names
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to names
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of names may stem from underlying social anxiety or specific negative experiences related to names.
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