textophobia

Fear or aversion towards certain fabrics

Fear of certain fabrics

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Touching specific fabrics Seeing specific fabrics

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

  • • Past trauma related to fabrics
  • • Sensory processing issues

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from past negative experiences or sensory sensitivities

related phobias

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