Cherophobia The fear of being happy

[Matchy69]

Hi I think have this Cherophobia and wonder if anyone else has this.

I am scared when I am happy that something bad will happen as this is the usual case with me all out through my life.I seem to want to be unhappy and just waiting for something bad to happen.How do i overcome this fear or do I just live with it as this is the safe option.I am scared of heights so i stay away from hsights so do i just stay away from happiness?

Your thoughts are welcome.

Take care,

Mark.

[Katyonthehamsterwheel]

Hi Mark

Sorry your day went downhill after it started so well! Is someone able/willing to help you get supplies that you need while you're in lockdown? Can they pop them at your front door? That must be stressful but I see you're still thinking positive about getting to spend some quality time together. Good on you 🙂

Katy

[Matchy69]

Hi Ellie thank you for your comments.I completely understand how you feel.I think depression is a big part of it.We want to be happy but we wait for that bad thing to happen to take away that happiness and put us into deoression.I had really good morning with my daughter i had a really proud dad moment giving my daughter her first driving lesson and then this afternoon it came all crashing down for me.I am now depressed,anxious and scared.

Take care,

Mark.

[Guest_4643]

Hey Mark, I posted an update about today with my Psychiatrist and GP appointments in a thread of mine, its in the "Need help coping between Psychiatrist sessions" space.

take care. Hi to Ellie and Hanna also.

Tayla

[Matchy69]

Hi Katy thanks for your words.I am not sure what i am able to do.I was in shock when i was being told and couldnt think and when i got home i thought of all these questions i should have asked.My ex said she would drop some stuff up at my gate thats if she can get some.Looking at facebook picture from my friend down the gold coast of the coles store he went to was stripped bare.People have gone completely crazy.I cant go and feed my neighbours dogs that are two doors down.

Take care,

Mark.

[Guest_4643]

Hi Mark, how are you today? Hi to Katy and others here also.

Take care.

Tayla

[Matchy69]

With the way the world is today I am scared more then ever to be happy.

[Guest_4643]

Sad truth unfortunately Mark, take care. Thinking of you.

Tayla

[Matchy69]

It is the same for everyone but some people are stronger then others.

[Guest_4643]

That's also true, Mark. How are you coping with everything lately? I'm not doing well mentally and physically but oh well, how are you?

[Matchy69]

Hi Tayla i am really sorry you are struggling mentally,i wish i had a magic answer for you that could make your life happy.I to am struggling its all the changes and restrictions and or the fear out there.I dont have really good health so it worries me what would happen if i get it.I am suppose to be teaching my daughter to drive but cant now with all the restrictions.I is suppose to be such a happy period in her life.My so was excited about a train trip he was going on at easter but of cause that wont happen now.It just makes me cry.I just dont know when all this will end.

Take care,

Your friend,

Mark.