Experiential Avoidance

The unwillingness to remain in contact with private experiences, such as painful thoughts and emotions. Often proposed to be critical to the development and maintenance of psychopathology. Contrast with experiential acceptance.

Reference:

Chawla, N., & Ostafin, B. (2007). Experiential avoidance as a functional dimensional approach to psychopathology: An empirical review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 63(9), 871-890. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20400