kypellophobia

Kypellophobia is the fear of mugs or cups, often stemming from a negative association or past experience related to them.

Fear of mugs

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Seeing mugs or cups Hearing about mugs Touching mugs

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness meditation
Gradual exposure to mugs

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experience involving mugs
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of specific objects like mugs has been documented throughout history in various cultures.

related phobias

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