washingtonphobia

Washingtonphobia is an intense fear or aversion towards Washington, which may manifest as anxiety or panic when encountering anything related to the city or state.

Fear of Washington

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Hearing about Washington Seeing images of Washington Planning trips to Washington

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive visualization techniques
Gradual exposure to Washington-related stimuli

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience in Washington
  • • Generalized anxiety tendencies

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May be influenced by negative experiences, media portrayal, or personal associations with Washington.

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