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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