toichophobia
Toichophobia is the fear of walls. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or fear when encountering walls, whether it be indoors or outdoors.
Fear of walls
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being in enclosed spaces with walls
Seeing large, solid walls
Touching walls
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving walls
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of walls may stem from feelings of confinement, entrapment, or a perceived lack of escape routes.
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