lighterphobia
Lighterphobia is the irrational fear of lighters.
Fear of lighters
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing a lighter
Hearing the sound of a lighter
Smelling lighter fluid
coping strategies
Deep breathing
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to lighters
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetics
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences or learned behavior related to lighters.
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