xylophobia
Xylophobia is the fear of wooden objects or forests.
Fear of wooden objects or Forests
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering wooden objects or being in a forest
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences involving wooden objects or forests
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, the fear of forests may have been linked to the unknown dangers of dense wooded areas.
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