hedgetrophobia

Hedgetrophobia is the fear of hedge trimmers, often associated with anxiety and avoidance when encountering or thinking about these tools.

Fear of hedge trimmers

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing or hearing hedge trimmers Using hedge trimmers Thinking about hedge trimmers

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to hedge trimmers

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of sharp objects or tools can be rooted in past traumatic experiences or learned behaviors.

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