sfyriphobia

Sfyriphobia is the irrational fear of hammers.

Fear of hammers

Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
8/10

common triggers

Seeing hammers Hearing hammering sounds

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences
  • • Genetics
  • • Brain chemistry

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from negative experiences involving hammers or learned behavior.

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