Sports Medicine

Common psychological concerns faced by Sports persons

Dr AYYAPPAN V NAIR SHOULDER SURGERY AND SPORTS TRAUMA
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I am not Mentally Tough I get really tensed before my race/event/match/game I suffer from slumps, choking, psych-outs, runaway emotions, negativity or a lack of confidence during my race/event/match/game My Performance is stagnant

  • I am not Mentally Tough
  • I get really tensed before my race/event/match/game
  • I suffer from slumps, choking, psych-outs, runaway emotions, negativity or a lack of confidence during my race/event/match/game
  • My Performance is stagnant
  • I always perform better in practice than at “crunch time” when it counts the most
  • My competitor is much stronger than me
  • I tend to compare my performances and results with other sportsmen
  • I get lot of negative thoughts just before my race/event/match/game
  • I think I cannot do it
  • I think I am going to lose
  • I tend to fall sick before my competitions
  • I tend worry too much before my race/match/event/match and often have disturbed sleep
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