panteloniphobia

Panteloniphobia is the fear of pants, which falls under the branch of vestiphobia, the fear of clothing.

Fear of pants, branch of vestiphobia ( clothing)

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing or wearing pants Being in situations where pants are required

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to pants

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences involving pants
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Phobias related to clothing can be linked to past traumatic experiences or learned behaviors.

related phobias

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