Eleutherophobia

/ɪˌluːðəroʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An irrational fear of freedom or liberty, or anxiety about making independent choices and taking personal responsibility.

Etymology

From Greek eleutheros 'free' and phobos 'fear.' The term describes a psychological condition where freedom causes anxiety rather than joy.

Kelly Says

Psychologists recognize that some people actually experience eleutherophobia—the freedom to make choices can be so overwhelming that they'd prefer someone else decide for them.

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