Phobias and fears: What scares you?

[Commenter 42]

I'm not big on snakes or spiders, but not much else freaks me out.
How about you?

[Cure]

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=45055

Same page and everything.

[Commenter 42]

Answer the question.

[goodfellaray]

The idea of falling into the deep ocean, being out of my element, surrounded by sharks, large whales, it just terrifies me. **** all that. No deep ocean water for me. :cry:

[Commenter 42]

The idea of falling into the deep ocean, being out of my element, surrounded by sharks, large whales, it just terrifies me. **** all that. No deep ocean water for me. :cry:

Did the movie Jaws frighten you?

[Cure]

Answer the question.

Haha, nah.

[IndigoErth]

Answer the question.
Insert repeat of this stuff. (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=1397325&postcount=146) Needles first and foremost, getting blood drawn, that sort of thing.


Personally spiders don't bother me much, but the fuzzier the better. The "daring jumping spider" is a favorite. Fun to tease and so far have never found them to be biters, they just freak out and bounce around in my hands like they've lost all sanity.

[Powder]

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=45055

Same page and everything.

Answer the question.

Dude, it's a duplicate thread, no point.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Personally spiders don't bother me much, but the fuzzier the better. The "daring jumping spider" is a favorite. Fun to tease and so far have never found them to be biters, they just freak out and bounce around in my hands like they've lost all sanity.


Ah, Phiddipus audax. one of my favorite little arachnids. They are quite handsome too, aren't they? I love their little blue eyes and bright green on the fangs. I have occasionally kept one around the house as a "pet" when I find them indoors. I just let them stick around and eat whatever they find.

And Powder's right. There's already a thread for this.

[Commenter 42]

Dude, it's a duplicate thread, no point.

I honestly didn't see it, I'm just doing some research and thought I'd post the question.

Not sure why, but Cure always pops in with snark.

[Cure]

The sensitivity.

If you're really doing research, just read through the thread that already has 8 pages worth of responses and be done with it. Simple.

[Commenter 42]

The sensitivity.

If you're really doing research, just read through the thread that already has 8 pages worth of responses and be done with it. Simple.


Awe, somebody just can't resist.

The ego.

Must be trying to compensate for something. I'm glad I've got you attention little man.

[Amaranthus]

Spiders, bees, flies, mosquitoes, snails and a ton of other things.

[Commenter 42]

Spiders, bees, flies, mosquitoes, snails and a ton of other things.

Snails frighten you? Why?

Maybe I can clarify this thread. Why do you have the phobias you have.

For example, I just don't trust snakes; it's an irrational fear, but a fear none the less.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Snails frighten you? Why?

Maybe I can clarify this thread. Why do you have the phobias you have.

For example, I just don't trust snakes; it's an irrational fear, but a fear none the less.


Could THIS be the reason?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVIPT9a9B0

[Commenter 42]

Could THIS be the reason?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVIPT9a9B0

Um.... LOL-TKO!!!! It's such a bad idea to come home from the bar and check these threads.

Thanks for the laughs.:lol::lol::lol:

[BubblyShell22]

I know my fear of birds is from when my cousin let their bird out of the cage when I was little and the bird divebombed me. Been afraid of birds ever since.

[TheCanadiandrome]

slight fear of heights...and i suppose to a lesser extent death maybe...but i don't wanna start a longass debate over it.

[Gunpowder]

Thread already exists. But whatever, I'll answer. Again.

Most common phobias are arachnophobia, ophidiophobia, acrophobia, and belonephobia. I have none of those. I'm agoraphobic (the more people I have around me, the less comfortable I am; has a lot to do with insecurity) and spheksophobic (the sheer idea of wasps makes me cringe...and the way they move, and the way their stingers twitch...legitimately unsettling).

[Commenter 42]

Thread already exists. But whatever, I'll answer. Again.

Most common phobias are arachnophobia, ophidiophobia, acrophobia, and belonephobia. I have none of those. I'm agoraphobic (the more people I have around me, the less comfortable I am; has a lot to do with insecurity) and spheksophobic (the sheer idea of wasps makes me cringe...and the way they move, and the way their stingers twitch...legitimately unsettling).

I know, and again, didn't see the other thread, but honestly didn't look.
I'm more interested in WHY some one is afraid, and have changed the topic. maybe the thread can be renamed.

So the thing we're looking for here, is why. What you fear is less interesting than the reason you fear it.
Savy?

[pennydreadful]

My fears are based on loss of control and fear of failure, I'd say.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Mine is basically roller-coasters, and to a lesser extent, open-air exposure to heights. Basically, I don't mind heights if I'm enclosed, but if I can feel the wind or look over the edge of something high, I get anxious and have mini-panic attacks. Goes back to some VERY bad experiences on roller-coasters as a kid.