fragmaphobia
Fragmaphobia is the fear of dams. It is characterized by an intense and irrational fear of large man-made structures used to control water flow.
Fear of dams
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being near a dam
Seeing images or videos of dams
Hearing about dam failures or accidents
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to dams
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving a dam
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of dams may stem from concerns about their structural integrity or catastrophic failure.
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