Balloon phobia, also known as globophobia, is a fear of balloons. The most common source of fear is the sound of balloons popping, a form of phonophobia, but individuals can also be triggered by their texture and smell. People with globophobia will generally refuse to touch, feel, smell or go near a balloon for fear it will burst.
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Type of Phenomenon Diagnostic ChapterAnxiety or Fear-Related Disorders 2 Connections
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Source Balloon phobia (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: Balloon phobia
en.wikipedia.org: Balloon phobia
2. ICD-11 Browser (WHO)
World Health Organization
Balloon phobia (Wikipedia)
In Branch: Abnormal Psychology, Lead sentenceQuote, In Branch: Abnormal Psychology, Lead sentence
Balloon phobia or globophobia is a fear of balloons.
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