Atelophobia

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Atelophobia (from Greek atelès, "imperfect" or "incomplete") is the fear of not good enough or imperfection. Atelophobics would often feel that everything they do is wrong. As a result, they would never do anything while not interacting with anyone, let alone not playing games nor doing work. There are many mental, emotional and physiological symptoms of atelophobia.

Mental Difficulty thinking about anything other than the fear Feelings of unreality or of being detached from oneself Fear of failing Pessimistic view on the outcome of situations before it happens Low self-esteem Extreme disappointment if one fails at something Responding unrealistically to a situation Emotional Constant worrying about upcoming activities An overbearing amount of fear Unhealthy emotions, such as anger, sadness, jealousy and hurt The desire to abruptly leave the situation

Physical Perspiration due to stress Nausea Panic attacks Dizziness Accelerated heart rate Chest pains Hot or cold flashes Numbness or tingling feelings Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath Insomnia Increased muscle tension Dryness of mouth Constant restlessness

Treatment options include exposure therapy and behavior therapy.

See also

• Atychiphobia – fear of failure
• Atelophobia – fear of not being good enough
• Atelophobia – fear of imperfection