Imagine you’re at a party, and everyone’s chatting about their favorite topics—TV shows, travel, even their pets. But when the conversation turns to money, you suddenly feel like you’re at the kid’s table, struggling to keep up. That’s money dysphoria in a nutshell. It’s the feeling of discomfort, anxiety, or confusion around financial matters that can leave you feeling out of place.
Money dysphoria isn’t just about having too many bills or not enough savings. It’s more about how you emotionally respond to money and financial decisions. It can make budgeting feel like an Olympic sport and managing investments seem like decoding hieroglyphics.