OUTLINE I. What is Atelophobia? II. Causes of Atelophobia III. Symptoms of Atelophobia IV. How to overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough V. Atelophobia: The Bottom Line
What is atelophobia? What is Atelophobia?
Atelophobia or FEAR OF IMPERFECTION Defined as the morbid fear of imperfection in oneself . People with atelophobia suffer from the fear of not being good enough and often feel that everything they do is wrong. BACK
CAUSES OF ATELOPHOBIA CAUSES OF ATELOPHOBIA
Causes of Atelophobia Genetic propensity Stem from a traumatic event High parental expectations Negative comments and harsh criticism BACK
Symptoms of atelophobia SYMPTOMS OF ATELOPHOBIA
Symptoms of Atelophobia avoidance behavior feelings of powerlessness extreme anxiety and dread fear of losing control lack of focus and more. BACK
How to overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough
How to overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough Psychotherapy: Exposure therapy Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Group therapy Meditation Hypnotherapy Energy psychology. BACK
Atelophobia: The Bottom Line
Atelophobia: The Bottom Line Fear can turn into phobias that have a negative impact on professional and personal life, health, and overall well-being. Atelophobia prevents you from taking action, ruins productivity, weakens your physical health, and impairs your ability to interact with others.