olympicphobia

Olympicphobia is the fear or anxiety specifically related to the Olympics, including watching the events, participating in Olympic-related activities, or even thinking about the Olympics.

Fear of the Olympics

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Watching Olympic events Hearing about the Olympics Seeing Olympic symbols or advertisements

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

  • • Past negative experiences related to the Olympics
  • • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • • High stress levels

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Olympicphobia may be triggered by performance anxiety or fear of failure associated with the competitive nature of the Olympic Games.

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