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Posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:12:30
I have two - escalators (weird, I know) and pigeons (again, weird, I know). I think I can pretty much trace back to where the fear or, more appropriately, apprehension started, so you would think that I could completely overcome the apprehension. Almost there with the pigeons, but the escalators . . .
Posted by madeline on November 20, 2006, at 21:08:23
In reply to Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:12:30
Well, i am afraid of the mail.
Yes the mail.
I can't hardly check mine. I have to order packages and stuff to make me go to the mailbox to get them.
Posted by SatinDoll on November 20, 2006, at 21:57:38
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by madeline on November 20, 2006, at 21:08:23
Posted by karen_kay on November 21, 2006, at 5:36:16
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by madeline on November 20, 2006, at 21:08:23
dinosaurs, robots and those drive-thru car washes
Posted by Lindenblüte on November 21, 2006, at 10:04:48
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by karen_kay on November 21, 2006, at 5:36:16
driving (irrational because I've never gotten into an accident or gotten a moving violation. I'm a good driver)
insects that run fast
performing solos on violin (again crazy irrational, because I've had MANY more good experiences than bad)
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Mine aren't that silly, but my husband has an amazing phobia: aluminum foil.
He literally runs out of the room if he spots it. If his baked potato comes wrapped in in, he puts his hands over his ears and squishes his eyes closed tight until I kick him and tell him that his potato has been unwrapped, and the ball of foil has been concealed from view. You would not believe the things that come wrapped in foil- chocolate, hamburgers, broiler pans, potluck casseroles, christmas ornaments, pie pans... all kinds of happy things are wrapped up in my husband's phobia.
Who's the crazy one in this marriage, anyway?
Posted by kid47 on November 21, 2006, at 10:26:20
In reply to Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:12:30
and women.
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on November 21, 2006, at 11:19:04
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by karen_kay on November 21, 2006, at 5:36:16
Drive through Car Washes.. Me too!
And those overhead heating "things" they have in outdoor restaurants sometimes.
Posted by Phillipa on November 21, 2006, at 12:33:50
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours » karen_kay, posted by Gabbi~G~ on November 21, 2006, at 11:19:04
Crowds, and being enclosed feels trapped and I relate the the mail all there are are bills. Where's the money to pay them? Love Phillipa
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on November 21, 2006, at 12:36:40
In reply to Re: Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by Phillipa on November 21, 2006, at 12:33:50
Yeah, I have the mail phobia now too.
I think it must be an association with the bills.
I also started develop phone phobia around the same time.
Posted by Michael83 on November 22, 2006, at 0:44:52
In reply to Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:12:30
Strangely most of my "non-serious" phobias are based on things I dislike immensely.
If I don't like a certain TV show or famous person, and I see a street with a name that reminds me of that, I will refuse to drive on it. Goofy things like that.
Posted by Dinah on November 25, 2006, at 15:26:08
In reply to Silly irrational fears or phobias - what's yours, posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:12:30
Other people, not me.
Of course, I haven't thrown up in over fifteen years.
Knock wood.
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