Do You have Any Phobias? I Do
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Tight underground spaces. I no longer go in them. Standing on a cliff edge with nothing to hang onto. But those are pretty rational. Don't know if it's a phobia, but I hate gore be it in a movie (just watched Patriot Day), or a televised operation. I don't like movies that deal in the supernatural or fantasy, unless Sci-Fi-Fi.
Being tailgated at 70+ is both a phobia and a fear based in reality and percentages.
Being tailgated at 70+ is both a phobia and a fear based in reality and percentages.
Public speaking was a big fear. Still don't like it but can muddle through. Heights? Nope, just a fear of impact.
It's only silly until you find yourself in the kitchen wearing socks after waxing the floor and you hear the howling...... 8O
I'm with Scrooge, spiders!!!!! Specifically banana spiders, as I've always called them. I'm normally a calm and level person, but I absolutely freak when I see one of those. Other than that heights is my other fear. Indianafrank, sorry to hear about your misfortune growing up. I do find it interesting the " home remedies" of later times. I suppose I should feel fortunate to have grown up in the 80's and my parent's philosophy was was doesn't kill me makes me stronger hahaa.
What I find interesting is the fact that everybody seems to be using enema bag at some point while here in Slovenia it is as far as I know non existent in home medicine. When would one use it except when constipated? I wonder what do we use that USA people don't.
Well this thread started on an unexpected note...
I finally fully accepted my phobia of needles when I was giving blood and started to get light-headed and woozy, THEN the nurse said "OK, I'm going to insert the needle now". I woke up a bit later with a nurse on either side of me unfolding my arms and a large orderly holding down on my chest. I told the nurse "this isn't really worth it for the donut and juice." She replied that it'd probably be best if I didn't come back.
I finally fully accepted my phobia of needles when I was giving blood and started to get light-headed and woozy, THEN the nurse said "OK, I'm going to insert the needle now". I woke up a bit later with a nurse on either side of me unfolding my arms and a large orderly holding down on my chest. I told the nurse "this isn't really worth it for the donut and juice." She replied that it'd probably be best if I didn't come back.
I have agoraphobia which ties into the anxiety disorder. I basically can't leave my house sometimes and when I do, I have to know where I'm going and then straight back home. Crowds are a no go, I'll lose it if I'm in a crowd.
Also have a fear of wasps (got stung in the head by one as a kid) and mice, no idea what it is about mice but they freak me out.
Also have a fear of wasps (got stung in the head by one as a kid) and mice, no idea what it is about mice but they freak me out.
I have a persistent fear of phobias. That's kind of a joke, but I really don't want to lock up with fear about anything if I can help it. Snakes are interesting at a distance, and I don't mind touching a non-poisonous pet. What has always worried me is that I never see snakes out hiking or camping, and I know they're there. I guess I'm Mr. Magoo, stepping over then without knowing it. My oblivious attitude may be contagious to them.
Actually, Frank of Indiana, I don't think that's a true phobia, unless someone is waving one about.
I am developing an aversion to flying, perhaps a phobia. And I got my pilot's license years ago.
Be well!
You have a well grounded aversion to same. I had an Aunt who was similarly obsessed with her offspring's bowel movements.
I am developing an aversion to flying, perhaps a phobia. And I got my pilot's license years ago.
Be well!
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