What is Cherophobia? Signs to be aware of
From avoiding events of joy to feeling guilty, here are a few signs of Cherophobia that we should be aware of.
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Cherophobia is a condition where people face aversion to happiness. The word chero comes from the Greek work – Chairo – which means I rejoice. Cherophobia regfers to the fear of rejoicing and being happy. "Cherophobia is the irrational aversion to being happy. It can often develop in response to anxious thoughts tied to past trauma or learning in childhood that there is an association between happiness and something bad happening. As a result, someone with Cherophobia may believe that when something good happens, it will be followed by something bad," wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. Here are a few signs of Cherophobia.(Unsplash)
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When people with Cherophobia experience even small moments of happiness, they are instantly filled with guilt and a sense of unworthiness. (Unsplash)
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They are constantly anticipating negative outcomes of situations that are typically there to bring happiness and joy. (Unsplash)
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Often situations or events related to happiness are avoided by people with Cherophobia. They do it consciously to not feel the fear. (Unsplash)
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