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.

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