nelophobia

Nelophobia is the fear of glass. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when they encounter glass objects or situations involving glass.

Fear of glass

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing glass objects Touching glass Hearing glass break

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to glass

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of glass may stem from negative experiences involving glass or witnessing accidents related to glass breakage.

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