poukamisophobia

Poukamisophobia is the fear of shirts, which is a specific branch of vestiphobia, the fear of clothing.

Fear of shirts, branch of vestiphobia ( clothing)

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Seeing shirts Touching shirts Wearing shirts

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Seeking support from a therapist

risk factors

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

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Notable in individuals who have had traumatic experiences related to shirts or clothing

related phobias

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