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Dystychiphobia: How Fear of Bad Luck Shapes Human Decision Making
Everyone has moments of superstitious thinking—avoiding the number 13, knocking on wood, and feeling uneasy after a black cat crosses their path. For most people, these are passing thoughts. For someone with dystychiphobia, the fear of bad luck is persistent, consuming, and dictates choices in ways that restrict daily life. Dystychiphobia is the irrational, excessive […]