pigmentumphobia
Pigmentumphobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear of paint.
Fear of paint
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing paint, smelling paint, touching paint
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving paint
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of paint may stem from negative experiences or associations with paint in the past.
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