chronomentrophobia

Chronomentrophobia is the fear of clocks, which can be triggered by a specific time or the ticking sound of a clock.

Fear of clocks

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Ticking sound of clocks Seeing a clock at a specific time

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Relaxation exercises

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experience related to time
  • • Anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from anxiety related to time pressure or fear of the passage of time.

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