ponophobia
Ponophobia is the fear of overworking or experiencing pain, which can lead to avoidance of situations involving excessive work or potential discomfort.
Fear of overworking or of pain
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
High workload
Physical pain
coping strategies
Setting boundaries at work
Learning relaxation techniques
risk factors
- • Perfectionist personality traits
- • Previous traumatic experiences
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
Notable in individuals with perfectionist tendencies or history of traumatic experiences related to work or pain.
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