loutrophobia
Loutrophobia is the irrational fear of bathrooms or washrooms.
Fear of bathrooms
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Being in a bathroom
Flushing toilets
Using public restrooms
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from traumatic experiences in bathrooms or societal taboos associated with cleanliness
related phobias
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