zygariaphobia
Zygariaphobia is the fear of weighing scales.
Fear of weighing scales
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or using weighing scales
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises
Gradual exposure to scales
risk factors
- • History of body dysmorphia
- • Past traumatic experience involving weight
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from body image issues or fear of judgment related to weight
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