Do You Have Cherophobia?

United States
February 16, 2026 6:14am CST
Cherophobia is a fear or an irrational aversion to being happy. It's a form of anxiety disorder that includes symptoms like having anxiety about going to something fun like a party or gathering, rejecting opportunities to make positive life changes and refusal to participate in fun activities. Or maybe it's just that old expression about misery loving company and some people enjoy being miserable. Ever met somebody who you think might have cherophobia?
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snowy
@snowy22315 (203085)
• United States
16 Feb
I don't have it
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Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (18078)
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16 Feb
Me neither. I am a happy go lucky Jimbo.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (112867)
• United States
16 Feb
I can’t think of anyone I know like that.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (115967)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Feb
Hmmmm, I wonder if all those people I've met have that................................
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (214013)
• United States
13h
Yes, but he has always had intense anxiety which makes it impossible for him to do those things. I know him well; and he does not enjoy being miserable.
Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (18078)
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16 Feb
Oh yes. I have met people who are miserable sods right enough This doesn't need the fancy narrative Miserable sods who need to get a life.
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