nostalgiaphobia
Nostalgiaphobia is the fear of nostalgia, which is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
Fear of nostalgia
Severity
Mild
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
4/10
common triggers
Encountering old photos or memorabilia
Hearing a particular song that brings back memories
Revisiting a childhood place
coping strategies
Mindfulness practices to stay present in the moment
Gradual exposure to nostalgic triggers under professional guidance
Engaging in new experiences to create positive memories
risk factors
- • Traumatic past experiences
- • High levels of anxiety or stress
- • Predisposition to rumination
Scientific Classification
Anxiolytic phobia
Historical Context
The term nostalgiaphobia is not widely recognized in the psychological literature and may not have a long historical context.
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