decidophobia
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions, which can cause anxiety and distress in situations that require choices to be made.
Fear of making decisions
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
fear of making wrong decisions
fear of consequences of decisions
coping strategies
Breaking decisions into smaller steps
Seeking support from others
Practicing mindfulness
risk factors
- • Perfectionism
- • Low self-esteem
- • Previous negative experiences with decision-making
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
First described in the 1970s, decidophobia is often associated with perfectionism and a lack of confidence in decision-making abilities.
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