ergaleiophobia
Ergaleiophobia is the fear of tools. Individuals with ergaleiophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic when exposed to various tools or objects commonly used as tools.
Fear of tools
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing tools
Hearing tool noises
Touching tools
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience with tools
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of tools may stem from past negative experiences, learned behavior, or traumatic events involving tools.
related phobias
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