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TRIGGERS

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Triggers for liomenoprosopophobia may include:

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  • Hearing or seeing the M word spoken or written, especially if other people are saying or writing it deliberately and/or repeatedly without the sufferer's consent

  • Being in close proximity to the cause (or perceived cause) of the face-m*lting (chemicals, gases, nanorobotics, etc.) - especially if this was contained in a completely harmless everyday object or substance during the initial triggering (thus making it difficult to identify to the sufferer)

  • Being exposed to visual and/or audial media (like movies, TV shows, news articles, etc.) that contain the image of a person's face m*lting off - especially if this media was what caused the phobia to form

  • Seeing the image of a m*lting face show up in their nightmares

Trigger Prevention Tips:

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  • Don't watch movies or TV shows that you know will trigger you

  • Install an image blocker extension to your web browser and turn it on anytime you want to search online about things related to m*lting faces or liomenoprosopophobia (WARNING: the Chrome extension doesn't work very well on Twitter, so use discretion)

  • Learn a movie or TV show's timestamps for liomenoprosopophobia triggers

  • If the movie or TV episode is new, check the MPAA rating and what it's rated for

  • Watch the movie or TV show in question with a person you trust, and have them tell you when to cover your eyes/plug your ears, and also let you know when triggering moments have passed

  • If using a computer: click away to a different tab until the triggering moment is over

  • If watching on TV (no computer hooked up): wear a sleeping mask (black color recommended)

  • Put in ear plugs until any triggering audio is over

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Aftermath Self Care Tips:

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  • Remove yourself from the triggering situation

  • Focus on your breath

  • Drink some water

  • Light a scented candle

  • Play with a fidget toy

  • Distract yourself with a fun game, crafting project, coloring, cleaning, etc.

  • Cuddle a favorite stuffed animal

  • Watch a trigger-free movie

  • Journal

  • Talk to your therapist

    • Vent to a trusted friend/family member (if you don't have a therapist or they're not available)

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This website is for education and resource purposes only. I am not a mental health professional of any kind, and I am not currently in nor have I ever been to medical school. This information is not in any way intended to replace therapy or the advice of a doctor, and you should talk to a licensed doctor or therapist if you have any kind of phobia that is affecting your quality of life. Likewise, any images or videos that are uploaded to this site are not ones that run the risk of triggering someone's liomenoprosopophobia, but rather educational or hopeful diagrams, images and videos; they should not be treated as a replacement for exposure therapy.

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