bowphobia
Fear of bows, which are decorative items typically made of ribbon or other materials and used for wrapping or decoration.
Fear of bows
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing bows
Touching bows
Receiving gifts with bows
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to bows
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia related to objects
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with bows or related objects in childhood.
related phobias
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