The climate crisis takes an emotional toll. Feelings of anxiety, grief and guilt are common and valid. However, the very people who care the most about environmental issues are often the most susceptible to becoming overwhelmed. Many experience ecophobia and eco-perfectionism. While fear drives one and shame fuels the other, both lead to inaction. Ecophobia and Examples of Climate Anxiety Ecophobia is the paralysis of fear. It’s the overwhelming sense of dread that makes you want to shut down, look away and avoid the topic altogether because it feels too big to handle. Despite its name, it’s not an irrational phobia but a rational response to a real threat. Here…
