epiplaphobia

Epiplophobia is the fear of furniture, which is a branch of oikophobia, the fear of home surroundings.

Fear of furnitures, branch of oikophobia ( home surroundings)

Severity

Moderate

Prevalence

Rare

Awareness

4/10

Exposure Risk

6/10

Situational phobias

common triggers

Being in a room with furniture present Visiting stores selling furniture Seeing images or videos of furniture

Deep breathing exercises

Progressive muscle relaxation

Mindfulness techniques

Specific phobia

The fear of inanimate objects like furniture can be linked to underlying anxieties or traumatic experiences related to home environments.

If you're struggling with epiplaphobia, professional help is available. Don't hesitate to reach out.