Phobias

[Angra]

Originally Posted by cheebacheeba

Maybe it's because I am where I am, but...while I don't find the idea of being ripped apart a fear-less occasion, crocs and sharks just don't rate for me. Sure, it could happen, but I guess the infrequency of it has never really made me think the odds were against me.

Spiders & Snakes, I'm good with too, pretty much grew up where these things were in abundance though. You learn the lessons, you deal with things.
Some people are even afraid of a spider type that wouldn't bite or poison, because they don't like how it looks or feels, how it crawls, etc...not me, I kind've like it. They're delicate.

I mean I get WHY people have these ones...pretty much, it's just a "this is a dangerous animal" response mostly.

Youre a regular bad ass Crocodile Dundee, aren't ya.

[Kemal]

I'm terrified of enormous signature pictures.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by Kemal

I'm terrified of enormous signature pictures.

Aaawww...

Feeling a lil better now?

[mrbelle]

Large bodies of water
Crowds of people even very small ones like in the checkout at the supermarket

[cheebacheeba]

Youre a regular bad ass Crocodile Dundee, aren't ya.

I don't like think of it that way...I guess you just grow up in this country, on top of that in a relatively rural area in your first 8 years, it just grows on you?
Those african kids must have some balls on 'em.

Crowds of people even very small ones like in the checkout at the supermarket

SO with you there.
Another one that kind of adds to it is when people don't understand the fucking concept of personal space. Seriously, the next person who bumps or touches me just because they're standing too close is gonna get an earfull...they'll probably think I'm crazy, I'm good with that if it means they'll keep their distance.
I mean shit, do they DRIVE like that, gently nudging the car in front of them? No.
Same shit should apply everywhere.

[Leprucky Cougar]

Insects/bugs (Any and all kinds)

Water (mainly the thought of swimming--had a horrible teacher)

Bridges (especially when riding in a car on a bridge surrounded by heavy traffic; and also riding on a bridge that has water underneath)

Planes (not so much being on it--but glaring out the window when you're above the clouds--I guess that's air sick then and not a phobia per se)

Heights (especially when on really large rollercoasters, therefore making someone have to get on the ride with me)

[Leprucky Cougar]

I think these are some popular ones for some people--don't you think?


Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places.


Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection.


Philophobia- Fear of falling in love or being in love.

[missmacabre]

Originally Posted by Leprucky Cougar

I think these are some popular ones for some people--don't you think?


Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places.


Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection.


Philophobia- Fear of falling in love or being in love.

While I understand people having a fear of commitment or fear of being in love, I find I'm quite the opposite. Does that mean I have Philophilia? Derived from the same root word, it's such a strange looking word.

[ferretchucker]

Drowning.
Not being able to move my arms in a small space.
The Dutch.

[The_Return]

I'm petrified of getting anything in my eyes. I tried to wear contacts for awhile, but I just couldn't do it. Freaks me out to no end.

Heights, I'm not a big fan of them either. To call it a phobia might be pushing it, but I'd still rather avoid 'em if possible.