eutychemaphobia

Eutychemaphobia is the fear of luck, which can manifest as an irrational and persistent dread of good fortune or the belief that positive outcomes will result in negative consequences.

Fear of luck

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Winning a lottery Receiving unexpected good news Seeing a four-leaf clover

coping strategies

Mindfulness practices
Gradual exposure to lucky situations
Challenging irrational beliefs

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences
  • • Anxiety disorders
  • • Superstitious beliefs

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from cultural beliefs or personal experiences with unexpected negative outcomes following seemingly positive events.

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