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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