doxphobia

Doxphobia, also known as opinions doxphobia, is the fear of expressing or sharing one's opinions due to a deep-seated fear of criticism, judgment, or backlash from others.

Fear of opinions doxphobia

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Public speaking Online discussions Debates

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to feared situations

risk factors

  • • Low self-esteem
  • • Past traumatic experiences
  • • Social isolation

Scientific Classification

Anxiety disorder

Historical Context

Emerges from a combination of social anxieties and fear of rejection or failure in expressing one's thoughts or beliefs.

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