bindaphobia
Bindaphobia is the fear of hyphens, which can cause individuals to experience intense anxiety and fear when encountering hyphens in everyday situations.
Fear of hyphens (people with this may be scared to the brim because there are hyhens everywhere)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing hyphens in written text
Typing or writing hyphens
Encountering hyphens in URLs or codes
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to hyphens
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving hyphens
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of symbols or characters, including hyphens, has been recognized as a specific phobia with the advancement of psychological research.
related phobias
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