victorophobia
Victorophobia is the irrational fear of victories or success, often leading to anxiety and avoidance of situations involving achievements.
Fear of victories
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Winning competitions
Receiving promotions
Accomplishing goals
coping strategies
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to success-related situations
Seeking support from others
risk factors
- • Perfectionism
- • Past failures or traumas
- • Negative reinforcement from authority figures
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of success has been documented in various psychological studies and can stem from underlying issues like low self-esteem or fear of change.
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