toualetaphobia
Toualetaphobia is the fear of toilets, which falls under the category of situational phobias specifically related to home surroundings (branch of oikophobia). Individuals with this phobia experience extreme anxiety or distress when encountering or even thinking about toilets.
Fear of toilets, branch of oikophobia ( home surroundings)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Using public restrooms
Seeing or hearing toilets flush
Cleaning or being near toilets
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Traumatic toilet-related experiences
- • General anxiety disorders
- • Family history of phobias
Scientific Classification
Specific Phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical information available specifically about toualetaphobia.
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