detrectophobia

Detrectophobia is an intense fear of mismanagement or the fear of being mismanaged.

Fear of mismanagement

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10

common triggers

Feeling of loss of control Fear of failure due to mismanagement

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Stress management practices
Seeking support from others

risk factors

  • • High-pressure work environments
  • • Previous experiences of mismanagement

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Detrectophobia is a relatively newly identified phobia.

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