West Coast Eagles fans are experiencing feelings similar to grief and loss over the team’s losing streak according to some psychologists, though they’re being urged to look on the bright side.

Psychologist Marny Lishman told Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast sports fans often invest a lot of emotional energy into their favoured teams.

“I think a lot of people really tie their emotions to the trials and tribulations of the losses of their teams,” Dr Lishman said.

“I think in the heat of the moment, we’ve seen people riled up so heavily that they do take it home with them.”

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