drogerphobia

Drogerphobia is the fear of clothes dryers, which falls under the category of situational phobias. It is a specific phobia related to appliances, particularly the use of clothes dryers.

Fear of clothes dryers, branch of syskeviphobia ( appliances)

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Hearing the sound of the dryer Seeing the dryer in operation Fear of malfunction or fire

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to the fear
Seeking support from loved ones

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience
  • • General anxiety disorders
  • • High sensitivity to noise

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of appliances like clothes dryers may stem from associated anxieties about safety, noise, or the unknown mechanics.

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