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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