seirinaphobia
Seirinaphobia is the fear of sirens, which are loud, wailing sounds typically associated with emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police cars, or fire trucks.
Fear of sirens
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing emergency vehicle sirens
Watching movies or TV shows with sirens
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to sirens
risk factors
- • Previous trauma
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of sirens may stem from a traumatic experience involving emergency situations or a general sensitivity to loud noises.
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