What is Trineophobia?

Trineophobia (_treɪn.iː.oʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə_) is the abnormal or exaggerated fear of the number three, or of things related to the number three. The term was coined by Edward Podvoll, a psychologist in Chicago.

Common ways sufferers experience trineophobia include discomfort or anxiety when confronted with the number three or things related to the number three. Trineophobia can be associated with other phobias such as arithmophobia, the fear of numbers in general.

One of the most famous examples of trineophobia is triscadecaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Triscaidekaphobia is a superstition that has been around for centuries and is thought to have originated in ancient Norse mythology. In Norse mythology, the god Loki was the 13th guest at a dinner party and brought chaos and destruction with him.

There is no known cure for trineophobia, but there are some treatments that can help sufferers manage their symptoms. These treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and medication.

If you think you may have trineophobia, it is important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you understand your phobia and develop coping mechanisms.