thaumastikaphobia
Thaumastikaphobia is the fear of exclamation points.
Fear of exclamation points
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering exclamation points in text or emails
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to exclamation points
risk factors
- • High levels of anxiety
- • Previous traumatic experiences related to symbols or punctuation
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of specific symbols or punctuation marks often stems from underlying anxiety disorders or past traumatic experiences.
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