praxiphobia
Praxiphobia is the fear of actions or the fear of performing physical activities or tasks.
Fear of actions
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
being asked to perform physical tasks
seeing others engage in physical activities
fear of making mistakes while performing actions
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
progressive muscle relaxation
positive self-talk
risk factors
- • previous traumatic experiences
- • genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of actions can be rooted in past negative experiences involving physical activities or tasks.
related phobias
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