Why am I Afraid to be Happy?

•It is called Cherophobia •Depressive world view leading to the confirmation bias • Fear of something bad happening • Fear of not being able to control it •Fear of having something to lose and not being able to get it back •Fear of being negatively judged by others or yourself for being happy (Happiness guilt) •Thinking that trying to be happy is a waste of effort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.