Some Monday morning advice for those of you standing on the ledge….
 
	 
 
	Why you might feel this way
 
	 
 
	-Strong Identification: You identify so strongly with the team that their losses feel like your own, leading to feelings of personal failure. 
 
	 
 
	Emotional Investment: You've invested time, energy, and emotions into the team, making their performance directly affect your feelings. 
 
	 
 
	Personal Pride: The team's success is tied to your pride and sense of community, making a loss a blow to both. 
 
	 
 
	Unmet Expectations: You may have high expectations for the team, and their failure to meet them can feel disappointing or even like a personal setback. 
 
	 
 
	 
 
	-How to cope with these feelings
 
	 
 
	Acknowledge Your Feelings: Recognize that your emotional response is valid, but also understand the depth of your investment. 
 
	 
 
	Gain Perspective: Remind yourself that the game's outcome doesn't reflect your personal worth or affect your daily life. 
 
	 
 
	Focus on What You Can Control: Understand that you, as a fan, have no control over the players, the opponents, or the game itself. 
 
	 
 
	Accept That It's a Game: Remember that the emotions and passion are part of enjoying sports, but the loss is temporary and doesn't define you