papyrophobia
Papyrophobia is the fear of paper. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when encountering paper, which can significantly impact their daily lives.
Fear of paper
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing paper
Touching paper
Hearing paper rustling
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to paper
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of paper may have roots in traumatic experiences involving paper or related stimuli.
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