secundophobia
Fear of achieving success or fear of the consequences of success.
Fear of success
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Fear of failure after achieving success
Fear of increased responsibilities with success
coping strategies
Setting realistic goals
Seeking support from a therapist or counselor
Practicing self-compassion
risk factors
- • Perfectionism
- • Low self-esteem
- • Past traumatic experiences
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
May stem from past experiences of pressure or expectations associated with success.
related phobias
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