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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