animotophobia
Fear of expressing or experiencing emotions.
Fear of having or showing emotions
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Intense emotional situations
Social interactions
Conflict
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure therapy
Emotional regulation skills
risk factors
- • Trauma
- • Negative social experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
May stem from past traumatic emotional experiences or social conditioning.
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