spirtophobia
Spirtophobia is the fear of matches, including both the lighting and presence of matches.
Fear of matches
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing matches
Hearing match striking sound
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation techniques
Mindfulness meditation
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of fire-related objects like matches can stem from traumatic experiences or learned behaviors.
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