tychophobia
Tychophobia is the irrational fear of randomness or chance events, leading to feelings of anxiety and lack of control.
Fear of randomness
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Unpredictable situations
Lack of control over outcomes
Random events
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure to random stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • High-stress environments
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of randomness has been recognized throughout history, but formal study and classification of tychophobia as a specific phobia is relatively recent.
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