lockerphobia
Lockerphobia is the fear of lockers, which can manifest as anxiety or dread related to enclosed storage spaces typically found in schools, gyms, or workplaces.
Fear of lockers
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Entering spaces with lockers, seeing lockers in use, thinking about using lockers
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive visualization techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving lockers
- • Predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Lockerphobia may have roots in past negative experiences or feelings of claustrophobia associated with confined spaces.
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