Reimbursements for health insurance, gym membership, taxes, electricity... So many things that can pile up online or on paper, lying around in your inbox or on your furniture. But as soon as you try to get started, you get a lump in your throat. It’s impossible for you to open envelopes, complete a registration or pay a bill... You’d rather stick your head in the sand! There’s no doubt about it, you’re suffering from an administrative phobia. But how do you get rid of it? We’ll explain everything.
Symbolizing a state of anxiety caused by administrative tasks and a great reluctance to deal with them, administrative phobia has never been recognized as a real phobia 🤔.
In fact, administrative phobia “is just one” consequence of another problem. It may be a generalized anxiety state or other psychological disorder. Some people even have traumas linked to situations that have left their mark, such as a tax audit, negative financial consequences, etc. It can also affect people with major insecurities and a lack of self-confidence, who are afraid of doing the wrong thing.
👉 In other cases, it can also be a way of rebelling against the established order. They therefore want to escape obligations and/or refuse to force themselves into a boring activity that’s not worthy of their interest.
This phobia is often confused with procrastination, also known as putting things off. But having a phobia isn’t about putting things off, it’s about simply ignoring them. So how can you tell the difference between administrative phobia and procrastination? Here are a few things to bear in mind when you have an administrative phobia:
👋 You may be interested in this article: What are the 10 most unusual phobias?
It’s never easy to change behavior that you find problematic. Identifying and recognizing it is already a big part of the process. However, to combat administrative phobia, you’ll need to do a number of things, such as:
Editor’s note – A very real fearJust because an administrative phobia isn’t recognized as a phobia doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist and that it can’t have harmful consequences. On the contrary! It affects more and more people, and it’s not procrastination. So, if you recognize yourself in the symptoms and are having major difficulties, don’t hesitate to talk to a therapist. They’ll be able to set up behavioral and cognitive therapy to help you overcome this anxiety. Chin up! 🤗 Understanding yourself, accepting yourself, being happy... It’s here and now! #BornToBeMe |
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Article presented by Lauren Hart
Writing is a beautiful means of expression that I cannot do without. It has allowed me to channel my hypersensitivity, plus I love writing about psychology and personal development. For me, self-understanding is the best way to move forward!
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