chirophobia
Chirophobia is the fear of hands. Individuals with chirophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic when confronted with hands or situations involving hands.
Fear of hands
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Touching hands
Looking at hands
Shaking hands
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving hands
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, fear of body parts like hands has been linked to cultural beliefs or traumatic experiences.
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