Eric Fructuoso, ibinunyag na may gerascophobia siya, ipinaliwanag kung paano siya nagkaroon nito

• Eric Fructuoso opened up about having gerascophobia, or the fear of growing old, during an interview on Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs with Susan Enriquez
• He said his fear began in childhood after seeing his father regularly come home from work stressed and exhausted
• Watching other adults experience the same struggles further reinforced his negative view of aging
• Eric shared that those experiences eventually became a lasting trauma for him

Eric Fructuoso revealed that he has gerascophobia, or the fear of growing old, during a recent interview on Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs with Susan Enriquez.

During the conversation, Eric candidly spoke about the personal experiences that he believes contributed to developing his fear of aging. He recalled observing the adults around him while he was growing up, particularly his father, whose demeanor after work left a lasting impression on him.

According to Eric, he often saw his father come home from work looking exhausted, stressed, and in a bad mood. Witnessing that routine at a young age made him associate adulthood with constant pressure and unhappiness, eventually leading him to wish he would never have to experience the same kind of life.

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“I think it was because na, 'yung tatay ko, ‘pag umuwi lagi from office, laging siyang mainit ulo, laging stressed. Sabi ko, ‘Ayoko na tumanda.’ Sabi ko, never ako magtatrabaho ng normal na job. Kasi kung ganoon pala ako pag-uwi ko, huwag na lang,” Eric shared.

He went on to explain that it was not only his father's experience that influenced his perspective. Eric said that as a child, he also noticed how many older people around him seemed to be constantly tired and burdened by responsibilities, reinforcing his fear of getting older.

Reflecting on those observations, Eric said they became a source of trauma for him and shaped the way he viewed aging.

“Kasi nakikita natin lahat, ‘di ba? 'Yung mga matatanda sa atin, laging stressed, laging pagod. Sabi ko, ‘Ayoko ng ganiyang buhay.’ Kaya siguro ‘yun 'yung naging trauma ko, ayoko tumanda,” he explained.

Eric's revelation offered viewers a glimpse into how his childhood observations affected his outlook on aging and why he developed a fear of growing old that has stayed with him over the years.

Eric Fructuoso is a Filipino actor who became popular in the 1990s as part of the entertainment group Gwapings, alongside Jomari Yllana and Mark Anthony Fernandez. The trio gained massive attention for their youthful image and appeared in several films and television projects during the height of their popularity. Eric was known for his matinee-idol appeal and became one of the recognizable young stars of that era. Over the years, he has remained active in various projects and public appearances, continuing to be remembered as one of the notable actors from the 1990s generation.

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Previously, Eric impressed netizens after sharing his noticeable weight loss transformation online. He attributed his progress to consistent lifestyle changes, such as cutting out late-night drinking, maintaining a regular exercise routine, and distancing himself from toxic people and unnecessary stress. His post received praise from fans who found his message both inspiring and relatable.

In 2023, Eric made a guest appearance on GMA’s Sarap, ‘Di Ba?, where he was interviewed by Carmina Villarroel. During their conversation, Eric confirmed that he and Toni Gonzaga were once in a relationship. He also shared that their romance lasted for almost three years.

Source: KAMI.com.gh