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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