atychiphobia
Atychiphobia is the fear of failure, which can manifest as an intense anxiety or dread of not meeting expectations or achieving goals.
Fear of failure
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
academic challenges
professional setbacks
social expectations
coping strategies
positive self-talk
setting realistic goals
seeking support from others
risk factors
- • perfectionism
- • low self-esteem
- • past traumatic experiences
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Atychiphobia can be traced back to early experiences of failure or negative reinforcement.
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