onomatophobia
Onomatophobia is the fear of hearing a certain word or names, often resulting in anxiety or discomfort when exposed to these specific sounds.
Fear of hearing a certain word or of names
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Hearing specific words or names
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical documentation, likely stems from past negative experiences associated with certain sounds or names.
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