animotophobia

The fear of feeling

I have animotophobia but I'm an emotional trainwreck

by Jakalbins July 9, 2019

animotophobia

A fear which an individual is worried about being seen and expressing their feelings. The past on this phobia can be trauma or past abuse - such as emotional, verbal or physical. Some events can also be a death of a loved one, having an accident or surviving a natural disaster. How you feel in this situation is rapid heartbeat, nausea, trembling, loss of control and excessive thoughts. You can try to calm yourself by trying mindfulness, mindfulness is a great way to calm yourself down when you are worried, stressed, upset or angry.

Person 1: What's the fear of when you fear of expressing your feelings?
Person 2: Oh! It's a hard one. Animotophobia!
Person 1: Thanks, but can you spell it and text it to me so I can spell it?
Person 2: Alright.

by coolest person alive rn November 21, 2022