voedsephobia
Voedsephobia is the fear of garbage disposals, which can be triggered by the noise, the fear of getting injured, or the fear of something valuable being accidentally thrown away.
Fear of garbage disposals
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Noise of the garbage disposal
Fear of injury from the disposal
Fear of valuable items being lost
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to garbage disposals
Seeking support from a therapist
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience with garbage disposals
- • General anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Voedsephobia may develop due to past negative experiences with garbage disposals or witnessing accidents involving them.
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