charaphobia

Fear or aversion to joy or happiness.

Fear of joy

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10

common triggers

Expressions of joy or happiness, celebrations, positive events

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to joyful stimuli
Seeking support from loved ones

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic events associated with joy or happiness

Scientific Classification

Anxiety disorder

Historical Context

Not well-documented in historical context

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