When Fandom Hurts: Managing Emotional Ups and Downs from Sports and Cultural Attachment
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When Fandom Hurts: Managing Emotional Ups and Downs from Sports and Cultural Attachment

tthefountain
2026-02-12
9 min read
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How hope and austerity shape fandom’s highs and lows — and practical, evidence-informed coping strategies for emotional wellbeing and resilience.

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