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chellebell02	Fears and phobias	Lead	[-]
Posts: 6392 (12 Mar, 2009 7:30 PM) Ditto Belle Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Fears and phobias.. Do you have any? What do you do to deal with them? Do you believe in facing your fears? This website has a list of all kinds of phobias, some of them made me chuckle.. The Phobia List
Rudo333		#1	[-]
Posts: 10755 (12 Mar, 2009 7:41 PM) The Pun Man Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	To me its not a phobia, though I would suspect that Julia would say it is. I have this thing about punctuality. On time means on time, not early, not late, but on time. I'm not paranoid about punctuality, but always try to aim for it.
Julia333		#2	[-]
Posts: 65978 (12 Mar, 2009 8:33 PM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I don't think that's a phobia, Rudo, but maybe my fear of being late for you is. I have a fear of heights but I'm not sure it's a phobia as such as I once painted/decorated the staircase ceiling that required me to reach it from scaffolding as it was so high up, and after ten minutes I was fine. Anything else like cable cars I'd avoid like the plague though. I'm also scared of mice but can just about cope if the cat brings one into the house, whereas I'm sure I'd die if they brought a rat home. I have some tutees who are terrified senseless of my cats (of all cats). I encourage them to face the cats as I feel sure it'll help them, but they won't hear of it.
chellebell02		#3	[-]
Posts: 6393 (12 Mar, 2009 8:54 PM) Ditto Belle Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm glad to hear that at least your not paranoid about it, Rudo. I have a thing about being on time too, but when I was younger it didn't matter nearly as much as it does now to me. Julia, I have been on a cable car before, and I loved it. I guess I don't have a fear of heights then. For me, I have several fears.. The worse is a fear of snakes, and no way do I want to face that fear. I also have a fear of public speaking, and absolutely hated it in school when we had to get up in front of the class and give speeches. One of my fears is of storms, specifically storms with high winds, because I had a rather traumatic experience several years ago. Whenever a storm comes along, you will always find me watching it as it passes by, usually on the front porch. It's a rather strange thing too, but I feel better if I can see what is happening. If that makes sense. I can deal with it a lot better now though, before I used to have terrible anxiety attacks if I were caught in a storm.
Dune Finkleberry		#4	[-]
Posts: 4188 (12 Mar, 2009 9:43 PM) Ditto's Bad Boy Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I just came back from the Doctors office where he drew some blood. I have Aichmophobia.
Julia333		#5	[-]
Posts: 65979 (12 Mar, 2009 10:19 PM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I guess that discounts the chances of you ever becoming a nurse, then, Dune. Sorry about your traumatic storm experience, Michelle. It's quite understandable that it's caused your phobia of storms and I can also understand how watching a storm helps you. Think of back seat drivers who keep their eyes peeled on the road and watch their drivers every move. I guess it's a similar thing. I also have a fear of public speaking, and absolutely hated it in school when we had to get up in front of the class and give speeches. - Michelle Ohhh, I had that too, which is ironic considering I'm a teacher. I ooze with confidence in a classroom full of students but ask me to speak publicly in front of my peers and I'm reduced to a dithering nervous wreck ... and I had to do it often, especially in teacher training and staff training. I'm not so bad if I can stay put in my seat, but to have to stand at the front and speak - give a presentation!! I must say, I'm not half as bad as I used to be so practice certainly does help.
chellebell02		#6	[-]
Posts: 6395 (12 Mar, 2009 10:35 PM) Ditto Belle Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Julia, as a teacher, it's a good thing that you don't have - Bibliophobia (The fear of books).
Rudo333		#7	[-]
Posts: 10756 (12 Mar, 2009 11:03 PM) The Pun Man Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Why am I having this thought of Julia precariously perched on top of 50 books, painting the ceiling?
Diamond Rose		#8	[-]
Posts: 1681 (13 Mar, 2009 7:51 AM) Rebel Angel Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I wasn't aware of having any phobias. I've done the public speaking thing, and wasn't phased by it. Actually, I kinda liked it. I had a quick look through the list and the closest that applies to me is probably this one: 'Phobophobia- Fear of phobias' I don't wish to have a phobia, thank you ~ Bruce
Viperlicious		#9	[-]
Posts: 261 (14 Mar, 2009 5:55 PM) American Leprechaun Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Don't laugh or think I am weird BUT I detest using public restrooms because of the fear of contracting some disease. YOu never know how dirty people are. If I see a homeless person touching food and vegetables in a grocery store, I will NEVER buy my food and vegetables from that store again. Other than that, the only fear I have is if my home goes through foreclosure.
nevermorestr		#10	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 101 (29 Mar, 2009 5:18 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have coulrophobia. Not as bad now, but clowns make me uncomfortable non the less.
Tetchia		#11	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 832 (29 Mar, 2009 10:58 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	rational fears: 1. turbulence & air pockets (plane rides) 2. abandoned public toilets irrational fears: 1. It scares me a bit to close my eyes when I wash my face. 2. I dont like sleeping with the moonlight on me nor any part of my bed.
michele1967		#12	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 695 ( 2 Apr, 2009 4:56 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Okay, this one gets stuck under irrational fears. I despise chipmunks. I cannot stand them. They reduce me to every single little ninny thing about girly behaviour that I hate. They are jerky and unpredictable. They are liquid fast and far too habituated. Anything that has to turn its head to see you is just creepy. I acknowledge how totally ridiculous this fear is and I have no desire to try and overcome it. Funny story, trekking through the Toronto Zoo and while walking on a path to some exhibit a chipmunk hopped, undulated, zig zagged, ripping in front of me. I found myself in the crane position letting loose some unGodly scream. People were grabbing their children to save them from the escaped leopards. I got some disgusted looks when everyone realized the source of my terror. I don't like clowns either. And I don't care that their eyes face forward, they're still creepy.
Viperlicious		#13	[-]
Posts: 358 ( 2 Apr, 2009 10:36 PM) American Leprechaun Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Michelle, you said you hate snakes. If you ever come to California I will show you that you have nothing to fear. I love handling all types of snakes including rattlesnakes. This one of the reasons why I am VIPER. I can pick one up and be on cloud nine.
Rudo333		#14	[-]
Posts: 10844 ( 2 Apr, 2009 10:44 PM) The Pun Man Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I don't like clowns either Michelle. There's something kinda err, ummm, ummmm, funny about them!
chellebell02		#15	[-]
Posts: 7405 ( 3 Apr, 2009 10:57 PM) Ditto Belle Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Michele, I know I shouldn't laugh, but just thinking of you screaming and such then seeing everyone else panic thinking something big and dangerous may have escaped...priceless! Sounds like something that would happen to me. Steve, I am so sorry to disappoint you but.. NO WAY! I cannot tolerate even seeing a picture of a snake, or looking at them in exhibits through glass.
Julia333		#16	[-]
Posts: 70860 (11 Jun, 2009 9:55 AM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm sure I'd have a fear of snakes if I ever encountered one but we don't get that many where I live, and when we did, he made headline news, but then he would because he was found in someone's toilet a few roads away from me! I've posted this before but I think he deserves another mention ... considering. SOURCE
VirgoAnnie		#17	[-]
Posts: 3768 (12 Jun, 2009 11:27 PM) Celtic Queen Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This snake reminds me of a story a long time ago, when i lived in Macclesfield. A friend of my sister in law was sat down to dinner with her family when she felt something tickle her leg. When she looked under the table, a snake was climbing up her leg. It turned out to be a pet, of a young man that lived further down the row. They think it must have got in to the pipes and made it's way in to Alicia's house.

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