trancelikestate Posted March 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Just out of curiosity is there anyone on here who has, or know anyone who has, what might be considered a "weird," abnormal or straight up irrational fear? I'm not talking snakes or spiders but things like globophobia, a fear of balloons. What are they and where do you think they came from? Edited March 6, 2012 by trancelikestate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Only Posted March 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a fear of whales. Watching video of them swimming in the ocean is pretty scary, and I can't watch for too long. The weird part is I didn't used to be, and I have no clue what triggered it, and when. And I'm not afraid of sharks (well, of course I would be if I was swimming with a hungry one, but watching them is just fine with me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trancelikestate Posted March 6, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a fear of whales. Watching video of them swimming in the ocean is pretty scary, and I can't watch for too long. The weird part is I didn't used to be, and I have no clue what triggered it, and when. And I'm not afraid of sharks (well, of course I would be if I was swimming with a hungry one, but watching them is just fine with me). hey a giant creature that can swallow you whole. That's a healthy thing to avoid I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffSplitkins Posted March 6, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) edit: mods took care of it. I have a fear that I will die by driving my car off a bridge and wind up stuck underwater while staying conscious the whole time until I drown. It's a recurring nightmare that I've had for years. Edited March 6, 2012 by BiffSplitkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted March 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a fear of The Slender Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astral Hillbilly Posted March 6, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I wonder if it's possible that we develop those fears because they're ways we've died in past lives ? If you believe our soul passes from body to body over time. I'm open to the possibility, but I'm far from convinced. Just a what if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBanana Posted March 6, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2012 the only thing im scared of is something happening to my best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andami Posted March 6, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Funny you should mention it, my friend actually IS afraid of balloons. It's his only fear, or so he says. Me? I'm afraid of horses, but only if I'm within 5 or so feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted March 6, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I knew someone who was afraid of balloons. Downright terrified of them. I don't know that you'd call it some much a fear, but I can't touch cotton balls. The very thought of doing so sends shivers down my spine. I also will not eat fruit that is not in fruit from. Just can't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted March 7, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm afraid of not making the turn correctly on a highway curve and getting into an accident. This doesn't stop me from driving. I am also afraid to fly in an airplane, but I do that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratte Posted March 7, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Driving a car, owls, pregnant women and child birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am Not Resisting Posted March 7, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Driving a car, owls, pregnant women and child birth. LOL pregnant women used to creep me out until I became pregnant. As far as fears, I'm scared of balloons, but only if people are touching or squeezing them near me. Also, the biscuit containers that pop when you open them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratte Posted March 7, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2012 LOL pregnant women used to creep me out until I became pregnant. As far as fears, I'm scared of balloons, but only if people are touching or squeezing them near me. Also, the biscuit containers that pop when you open them. I'm just terrified of pregnancy. If I could get pregnant and did, I'd just die. If I ever got a chick pregnant, well that would be the end of me. I wouldn't be able to be around her and she'd hate me for it, but it's a fear, not me being a jerk. Those things always startle me, even when I know they are going to pop open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trancelikestate Posted March 7, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm just terrified of pregnancy. If I could get pregnant and did, I'd just die. If I ever got a chick pregnant, well that would be the end of me. I wouldn't be able to be around her and she'd hate me for it, but it's a fear, not me being a jerk. Those things always startle me, even when I know they are going to pop open. they're a little like those aliens from "alien" eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am Not Resisting Posted March 8, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 8, 2012 they're a little like those aliens from "alien" eh I'm not sure if you meant it like I thought you did but I think Ratte was refering to the two completely unrelated things in my post. Not like the kids popping out, lol. You gave me a good laugh though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratte Posted March 8, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Oh wow lol! yeah, I was reffering to two different things. Thats.... Just terrifying. I'm going to think about an alien poping out of her the next time I see my friend Jade. I can stand to be around her because she isn't showing yet, but in a few months I'm gonna be all tweaky around her and trying to get away from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted March 8, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 8, 2012 My greatest aversion, something that just makes me shudder and my skin crawl is....getting sticky I know it sounds silly but I cannot STAND the idea of getting syrup or glue or anything sticky on my skin and be unable to get it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronii Posted March 8, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) I'm scared of people. And not in the "I'm scared they won't like me" way, I'm actually scared they will physically attack and hurt me, so I'm always on guard around people. As for the reason why, I had an abusive childhood, so it's probably because of that. Back when I was a kid, my pet rabbit died, and for weeks I was terrified that his angry spirit would return and get revenge on me for not being able to keep him alive. I seriously had nightmares about a giant rabbit chasing me. Now it just seems hilarious, but back then it was terrifying EDIT: Oh, and I am terrified of wasps and bees, but that's probably not that weird or unusual Edited March 8, 2012 by Chronii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted March 8, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Dolls that look like small people..... also, small people. I don't mean 5ft or 4ft.... more like 2ft. Edited March 8, 2012 by Eldorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantomFlanFlinger Posted March 8, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Clowns...they freak me out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Crane Feather Posted March 8, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have always had an uncomfortable sensation when around preasurized items. Ballons not so much, but paint ball co2 canisters... Uggg playing paintball is torture with that thing right next to my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Crane Feather Posted March 8, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I wonder if it's possible that we develop those fears because they're ways we've died in past lives ? If you believe our soul passes from body to body over time. I'm open to the possibility, but I'm far from convinced. Just a what if. There is something to this. My oldest and most sensitive son, as a baby, he would freak out at a particular point in a baby einstiens video. I could not pinpoint exactly where because he started to anticipate when tha part was comeing up. After watching him for a while, I figured out that this view of an on comeing toy train was freaking him out. But he was just a baby, just old enough to crawl. strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Only Posted March 8, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Clowns...they freak me out.. That's not unusual. This is a common fear started when you're young and learning human faces. Then your dick parents take you to see a clown because they think you'll find it enjoyable, and your world is toppled upside down. I still remember an early memory of being scared by a clown's face, and my dad trying to say it was okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah_444 Posted March 9, 2012 #24 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I get a little panicky when I pass a transport truck on the highway, it's the wheels that do it mostly. I don't think it's that weird though. Emus freak me right out. Pinecones terrify my daughter. Makes for some interesting camping trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepeaceful79 Posted March 9, 2012 #25 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I have an irrational fear of talking on the phone. In general I dislike it to the point that I avoid it if possible. The funny thing is that usually once I am talking on the phone, its fine, the fear goes away, but initiating the phone call, or answering a call is very anxiety inducing. Edited March 9, 2012 by orangepeaceful79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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