scriptophobia
Scriptophobia is the fear of writing in public, often leading to anxiety and avoidance of situations involving public writing.
Fear of writing in public
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being asked to write in front of others
Public speaking events
Exams or tests where writing is in a public setting
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to public writing situations
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences with public writing
- • Underlying social anxiety disorder
- • Perfectionist tendencies
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
Rooted in fear of judgment or criticism in a public setting
related phobias
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