snapophobia
Snapophobia is the fear of finger snapping.
Fear of finger snapping
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Hearing finger snapping
Seeing someone finger snap
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to finger snapping
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving loud sudden noises
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of sudden loud noises has been a common human experience with various cultural interpretations.
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