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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