This topic was inspired by my dad. We went to go and get flu shots today, and his usual problem came up. He is a retired fire-fighter, has been in life-or-death situations before, has had to clean up after gruesome traffic accidents, WAS PRESENT when an accident happened and 2 people got killed.......But "I would rather run into a burning building than get a shot with a needle."
So, what are your phobias (and to help here is a large list of phobias, from common to "wait, that exist?")?
Some of mine:
Altophobia: Fear of Heights- Yeah, I dont like tall places. I am always paranoid that I will fall and die, and the only way I can have some way past this (for a little bit) is to be strapped in with various harnesses and seat belts.
Atychiphobia: Fear of Failure- This one is really bad right now as I am entering adulthood and starting college. I have already had a rough time with college, and I am afraid that I will not cut it and be left homeless and unable to achieve my dreams and have a family.
Aviophobia: Fear of Flying- This ties back in with the fear of heights, and no amount of "you are more likely to die in a car then a plane" will change that. I would rather take a train or bus across the country, or a ship across the ocean, than fly, even if it takes days or weeks rather than the hours a plane would.
Dishabiliophobia: Fear of undressing in front of others- Cant do it. Not at all. When I took gym class, I had to get special permission to change in private because I wouldnt change in front of others. If there is a reason for me to be changed, I will arrive changed already or will find a private area to do it.
Lygophobia: Fear of Darkness- I hate the dark. When I go to sleep, I have to have SOME form of light. Luckily, my alarm clock is pretty bright, and our yard light come in through the window.
Stenophobia: Fear of narrow places- Yeah, dont do so well. By "narrow" I mean that I am afraid that my arms/legs wont be able to move and I will be stuck. And due to my Aspergers, I have to keep SOME movement in my arms/legs going at all times (for whatever reason).
So escapist, what scares you into shitting bricks?
