What causes arithmophobia?

What causes arithmophobia?

Often, there is not a clear cause of arithmophobia. Factors that may contribute to the development of arithmophobia include:

• Genetics, with risk increasing if you have a parent or other family member who has an anxiety disorder.
• Other mental health diagnoses, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• Past negative experiences or trauma related to numbers, such as being scolded or bullied for not doing well in math class.