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As I kept researching the book, I discovered there was even a name for this anxiety about happiness: cherophobia – from the Greek words for fear and celebration.
A moment that changed me: seeing my childhood photos left me feeling shocked and betrayed Tanith Carey 2024
whichbe commented on the word cherophobia
An irrational fear of merriment or gaiety.
May 12, 2008
yarb commented on the word cherophobia
Like homophobia?
May 12, 2008
jmjarmstrong commented on the word cherophobia
JM is writing a very humorous speech to not deliver to the Cherophobia Group next week.
May 5, 2009
jmjarmstrong commented on the word cherophobia
JM laughed out loud when he heard about cherophobia.
March 31, 2011
seraphim7210 commented on the word cherophobia
A fear of happiness or merriment.
September 6, 2011