footballphobia
An irrational fear or aversion towards football
Fear of football
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Watching football games
Being in a stadium during a match
Interacting with football-related objects
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to football-related stimuli
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Prior traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative past experiences related to football or media influence
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