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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