armamachophobia
Armamachophobia is the fear of tanks, which can manifest as an intense anxiety or panic when encountering or even thinking about tanks.
Fear of tanks
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing tanks in person or in media, hearing about tanks, discussing tanks
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to tanks in a controlled setting
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving tanks
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be linked to traumatic experiences involving tanks or exposure to negative portrayals of tanks in media
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