ATYCHIPHOBIA Phobia are irrational fears related to specific objects or situations. If you experience atychiphobia, you have an irrational and persistent fear of failing. Fear of failure may be part of another mood disorder, anxiety disorder , or eating disorder. You may also deal with atychiphobia at times throughout your life if you’re a perfectionist. Fear of failure is a phobia characterised by the inability to attempt any goal that is not a guaranteed success. While things in your the comfort zone might feel safe and secure, the fear of failing can be paralysing. Fostering this fear can become so debilitating that it can hold you back and hinder your personal development. If you do nothing and resist moving forward for fear of failure, you could fail to progress in life. This means you might miss out on amazing opportunities and experiences in work, life and love. Physical symptoms of atychiphobia may include: difficulty breathing unusually fast heart rat...