xypnitiriphobia
Xypnitiriphobia is the fear of alarm clocks. It is a specific phobia that falls under the category of situational phobias, specifically related to appliances.
Fear of alarm clocks, branch of syskeviphobia ( appliances)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing the sound of an alarm clock
Seeing an alarm clock
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to alarm clocks
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of alarm clocks may stem from negative associations with waking up abruptly or fear of the unknown sound
related phobias
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