bromidrophobia
Bromidrophobia is the irrational and intense fear of body odor or smelling bad.
Fear of body smells Bromidrosiphobia or Bromidrophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Enclosed spaces
Sweating
Social situations
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Notable in individuals who have experienced traumatic events related to body odor or have a heightened sensitivity to smells.
related phobias
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