“I can't open my bank statements”

What could be going on

Ostrich effect: Fits if you look when you expect good news and avoid it when you expect bad. Check whether you look more after payday.

Money avoidance: Could be a belief that money is bad or not for people like you. Check what your family said about money.

Financial anxiety: Fits if even the thought of the balance brings dread or a racing heart, whatever the number turns out to be.

Money shame: Check whether the fear is of the number or of what the number would say about you.

Experiential avoidance: Fits if you avoid many unpleasant things, not just money: the post, the doctor, hard emails.

Procrastination: Could be ordinary delay. Check whether money tasks sit in the same pile as other dull admin.

Also said as

• i leave letters from the bank unopened
• scared to check my bank balance
• why do i avoid looking at my bank account
• can't make myself open my banking app
• i hide bills in a drawer
• my husband does all the money because i can't look at it