relaxationphobia
Relaxationphobia is an irrational fear or aversion towards the state of relaxation.
Fear of relaxation
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Feeling out of control
Fear of losing productivity
Past traumatic experiences
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness meditation
risk factors
- • High-stress lifestyle
- • Perfectionist tendencies
- • Traumatic events
Scientific Classification
Relaxationphobia is categorized as a situational phobia under anxiety disorders.
Historical Context
Relaxationphobia may stem from societal pressures to always be productive and the fear of being perceived as lazy.
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