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.
related phobias
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