paintballphobia
Fear or aversion towards paintball, a game in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting them with dye-filled, breakable, oil and gelatin paintballs.
Fear of paintball
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Loud noises of paintball guns
Getting hit by paintballs
Feeling trapped in the game scenario
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to paintball environments
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to paintball
- • Generalized anxiety disorder
- • High sensitivity to loud noises or sudden movements
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
With the rise in popularity of paintball as a recreational activity, cases of paintballphobia have been reported.
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