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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"Being underwater
Dying
Being sick
Tiny holes
Being alone
I knew someone who was phobic about being sick, it really affected her way of living."
I used to be. It's hard. |
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"Someone I know freaks at buttons
Mine are fairly normal, spiders freak me out, but only the massive hairy ones."
Spiders, without a doubt.
I don't like unattached buttons. I don't fear them exactly, but they make my stomach churn. I hate it when they are stuck to cushions or birthday cards. My family all find it really funny, and whenever we see anything where buttons are used as decoration they will point, say "buttons!" and pretend to gag. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I landed a really good job a few months ago and since then have been suffering big time with imposter syndrome. High anxiety and fear of being found out to be a fraud is a stressful way to live at the moment |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Scorpions and some snakes.
Scorpions because I was nearly killed by one when I forgot to kick my shoes out before putting them on.
Snakes because they are sinister and never look happy.
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I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened. |
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"I landed a really good job a few months ago and since then have been suffering big time with imposter syndrome. High anxiety and fear of being found out to be a fraud is a stressful way to live at the moment"
I really do feel your pain, it's a hell of a way to be. |
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I don't like Hospital. I have OCD and being in there multiplies my anxiety massively.
Spiders annoy me because they are relentless. But I don't fear them.
I fear losing those I love more than anything! 
Jo.Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being underwater
Dying
Being sick
Tiny holes
Being alone
I knew someone who was phobic about being sick, it really affected her way of living.
I used to be. It's hard."
If the kids say their tummy hurts I am unbearable |
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"Spiders for myself (mrs)
Mr is a bit more weird 
Porcelain dolls
Goats
Cotton wool
Polystyrene "
I'm with him on the cotton wool!
Not exactly a fear but just the thought of it ripping makes me shiver |
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By *B69Woman
over a year ago
Wiltshire |
"I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened. "
With you on this one, also driving across bridges where you can see the edge
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"Not a phobia as such but I can’t stand anything on my face.
Our youngest has severe needle phobia & we’re trying to get them therapy as they’re 12 months overdue 3 boosters….
J x"
I managed to improve mine with a very supportive doctor when I was younger. I still hate it, but I managed a severely botched blood test the other day with only whimpering and fidgeting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened.
With you on this one, also driving across bridges where you can see the edge
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I cant stand on the edge of a cliff or building. I feel like I will topple over  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Crumpets, lotus flowers, eroded rocks.
I suffer with trypophobia, my gym put flower arrangements up for Halloween that had lotus flowers in i saw and dashed to the toilet to throw up.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened.
With you on this one, also driving across bridges where you can see the edge
I cant stand on the edge of a cliff or building. I feel like I will topple over "
I want to throw myself off high things 
It's actually a recognised thing
Can't think what it's official name is but I call it 'lemming syndrome' |
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"Not a phobia as such but I can’t stand anything on my face.
Our youngest has severe needle phobia & we’re trying to get them therapy as they’re 12 months overdue 3 boosters….
J x
I managed to improve mine with a very supportive doctor when I was younger. I still hate it, but I managed a severely botched blood test the other day with only whimpering and fidgeting."
Well done you!!! I can sympathise as I was the same until being referred for IVF (which actually wasn’t needed). The routine pregnancy stuff really helped too. His fear is due to botched hospital blood tests 7 years ago. They wouldn’t listen to us & kept poking him |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened.
With you on this one, also driving across bridges where you can see the edge
I cant stand on the edge of a cliff or building. I feel like I will topple over
I want to throw myself off high things
It's actually a recognised thing
Can't think what it's official name is but I call it 'lemming syndrome' "
I know someone like this. He won’t go near the edge of anything high, because he’s worried he’ll jump. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't like heights very much or being able to see underneath where I'm walking, like on a pier where you can see through the planks to the sea. I don't like open stairs either.
I used to be quite good with height. Not sure what happened.
With you on this one, also driving across bridges where you can see the edge
I cant stand on the edge of a cliff or building. I feel like I will topple over
I want to throw myself off high things
It's actually a recognised thing
Can't think what it's official name is but I call it 'lemming syndrome'
I know someone like this. He won’t go near the edge of anything high, because he’s worried he’ll jump. "
Just had a google, it's called 'High Place Phenomenon' (HPP), sometimes referred to as 'The Call of the Void'
I need to stop using Lemming Syndrome as a term cos that is a different thing altogether - that is when you do something without reason, but simply because lots of other people are doing it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Think I'll have one of the most bizarre...
My fear is of aliens that are human shaped.. e.g signs movie ect.. no particular reason why but when I see them I have a genuine panick attack..
Not et tho ill fuck that little scrotum looking thing up hahaha
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Think I'll have one of the most bizarre...
My fear is of aliens that are human shaped.. e.g signs movie ect.. no particular reason why but when I see them I have a genuine panick attack..
Not et tho ill fuck that little scrotum looking thing up hahaha
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Did you ever watch 'The Invaders' as a child?
If you didn't, don't! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hairdressers but did pluck up the courage to go last Friday after not been for a year & already can’t wait for it to grow back! I go next year now still recovering from last weeks experience |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't particularly like mosquitoes though the only bit about them that's likely to make me react in an uncontrolled way is when they whine by your ear
Her ladyship is petrified off butterflies (and moths which are of course simply night time butterflies - her words not mine)
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Crumpets, lotus flowers, eroded rocks.
I suffer with trypophobia, my gym put flower arrangements up for Halloween that had lotus flowers in i saw and dashed to the toilet to throw up. "
That is what I meant with little holes  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't particularly like mosquitoes though the only bit about them that's likely to make me react in an uncontrolled way is when they whine by your ear
Her ladyship is petrified off butterflies (and moths which are of course simply night time butterflies - her words not mine)
Mr"
My word for moths, evil nasty pointy things |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
Spiders, Heights, Being stuck in an enclosed space (like if I went pot holing) I’m not overly fond of cows either after walking through a field and a few of them started following, they can be quite nifty on their feet if they think you’re lunch. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Crumpets, lotus flowers, eroded rocks.
I suffer with trypophobia, my gym put flower arrangements up for Halloween that had lotus flowers in i saw and dashed to the toilet to throw up.
That is what I meant with little holes "
Ohhh, I know what you mean. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Won't say scared but worried a little about COVID!!!
People acting like all is fine (some have been for weeks now!) & no risk yet looking at the facts there is a big possibility it could all explode in our faces, so to speak.
I'm all for getting back to normal & I'm not being a scaremonger but feel we need to still observe certain restrictions & think twice when going out, etc.
Stay well people & stay safe.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Crumpets, lotus flowers, eroded rocks.
I suffer with trypophobia, my gym put flower arrangements up for Halloween that had lotus flowers in i saw and dashed to the toilet to throw up.
That is what I meant with little holes "
Me too
Miss S x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Big hairy spiders & general anesthesia.
Ive had quite a few ops over the years and quite enjoyed the anaesthetic,loved the feeling just before i nodded of. "
I've only had general anesthesia once when I was about four years old at the dentist. Scared me to death. Probably why I've got a rubber fetish. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not scared of heights as such but I am scared that one day I'll give in to the overwhelming urge to chuck myself off something high. .
I've heard it referred to as the 'Call of the Void' which seems accurate. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Again it's heights for me, never a problem in the past, but with increasing tinnitus problems..I get really collywobble trouble at heights..there must be a connection. "
I suffer from vertigo due to a vestibular disorder and definitely find my dizziness increases at altitude. |
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"Again it's heights for me, never a problem in the past, but with increasing tinnitus problems..I get really collywobble trouble at heights..there must be a connection.
I suffer from vertigo due to a vestibular disorder and definitely find my dizziness increases at altitude. "
Must be a link, I have tinnitus too. If I’m driving over a bridge I have to look dead ahead. If I look over the sides the dizziness kicks in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m so pleased to see that other people have the same phobias as me! I have a fear of balloons - kids parties were a nightmare. Fear of throwing myself off high places. Claustrophobia. Needles - could never have a tattoo! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Crumpets, lotus flowers, eroded rocks.
I suffer with trypophobia, my gym put flower arrangements up for Halloween that had lotus flowers in i saw and dashed to the toilet to throw up.
That is what I meant with little holes
Me too
Miss S x"
I put a face mask on once, just before i went to wash it off and looked in the mirror.. it had all gone funny and turned me into a crumpet face... never have i shuddered and wanted to rip my face off so much in my life |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have 2 normal ones, spiders and water (as in the sea etc not a glass of it)
I also have a weird one that I can not get rid of and that’s ripped seats. I can’t sit on one, look at one, be near one knowing that it’s there. I feel physically sick if I see one and it’s been a bit embarrassing in the past if I have gone into a restaurant that has any.
Can’t get into old cars be of it and even if I’m drinking a can of whatever and I walk past an old van I have to make sure I look away from the van otherwise whatever I’m drinking will be wasted.
I’m still classed as sane too! |
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