yushuaphobia
Yushuaphobia is the fear of windshield wipers. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety or panic when exposed to or thinking about windshield wipers.
Fear of windshield wipers
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing windshield wipers in action
Hearing the sound of windshield wipers
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Yushuaphobia may develop due to negative past experiences involving windshield wipers or from indirect associations with fear or danger.
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