scriptophobia

Scriptophobia is the fear of writing in public, often leading to anxiety and avoidance of situations involving public writing.

Fear of writing in public

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Being asked to write in front of others Public speaking events Exams or tests where writing is in a public setting

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to public writing situations

risk factors

  • • Previous negative experiences with public writing
  • • Underlying social anxiety disorder
  • • Perfectionist tendencies

Scientific Classification

Anxiety disorder

Historical Context

Rooted in fear of judgment or criticism in a public setting

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