enetophobia
Enetophobia is the fear of pins.
Fear of pins
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching pins
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to pins
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving pins
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, pins were used as tools for punishment, which might have contributed to the development of this phobia.
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