A Session on Fear of Failure – What It’s Like to Heal from the Inside Out
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Setting: A private online therapy session in India, via Click2Pro
Client: Riya, 29, a product manager in Delhi
Therapist: Dr. Meera, licensed psychologist (Top Psychologist in Delhi)
Riya:
Hi. I guess... I’ve been doing okay. I got a promotion last month. But instead of feeling happy, I’m terrified. Like, what if I can’t live up to it?
Dr. Meera:
You’re not alone in feeling this way. Let’s explore that—what’s the thought that plays in your mind when you imagine failing?
Riya:
That people will realize I’m not as good as they think. That I’m just pretending. That I’ll lose everything I worked for.
Dr. Meera:
That fear of being exposed as a “fraud” is more common than you think. In psychology, it’s called the fear of failure—and it’s deeply tied to self-worth.
Riya:
I thought I was just overthinking. But it’s getting worse. I double-check every email. I rehearse every conversation. I can't sleep before presentations.
Dr. Meera:
That’s not just overthinking—it’s emotional fatigue. And in a high-pressure environment like Delhi, where achievement is everything, many people don’t even realize how heavy they’re carrying this fear.
You don’t have to live like that.
And you certainly don’t have to live it alone.
That’s exactly why online therapy in India has become a lifeline for so many working professionals.
Riya:
Honestly, I was nervous about trying therapy. What if I didn't connect with the therapist? What if it didn't help?
Dr. Meera:
That’s a valid concern. But remember, therapy is a safe space to explore—not a performance.
You’re here. You’re being honest. That’s already healing in motion.
Riya:
I feel like my worth depends on how much I achieve. Like, if I fail, I am a failure.
Dr. Meera:
That's the internalized belief we’ll challenge.
You are not your results.
You are not your job title.
You are not a “failure” just because you had a setback.
You’re a person. With thoughts. Emotions. Patterns. And the courage to face them.
Let’s remind that inner critic:
You’ve survived 100% of your worst days so far.
Riya:
So what do I do next?
Dr. Meera:
You keep showing up. We unpack your beliefs, create healthier coping strategies, and build emotional resilience—not to eliminate fear, but to prevent it from controlling your life.
And if someone reading this feels the same way you do, they can always book their first session with the Top Psychologist in Delhi or start with discreet, secure online therapy in India.
Therapy isn’t about being broken.
It’s about finally listening to what you’ve been suppressing for too long.
Final Message (From Riya):
It’s been three months now.
I still feel fear—but I no longer let it lead.
And that alone feels like winning.
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