slugs. And maths! *shudders*
Heights (see next one)
Falling/descending (even a fast elevator can make me nervous, roller coasters freak me out badly, and I won't go near skis or snowboards).
Spiders, but I have been able to overcome it to some extent (though not nearly as dramatically as LasarDaddy's story)
All mild enough that I can live with them, though.
This is turning out to be quite an interesting thread! I have no fear of death, spiders, or snakes like many people do though. But I hate roaches...so I guess that would be a phoebia,...that would include bedbugs...just don't like beetles in general I suppose though lady bugs are fine. Snakes, when defanged or detoxified are very clean animals. At least the ones I've handled.
Clowns, scary ass clowns!!
I'm not real fond of venomous snakes. I did have 2 encounters with venomous snakes while doing yardwork at home this past summer. They evidently didn't heed my 'No Venomous Snakes In The Yard' rule. I'm still here but the venomous snakes aren't. Now non-venomous snakes are welcome In fact it is against the law to kill a non-venomous snake in Georgia.
I have one phobic habit. I always shake my shoes out before putting them on to make sure there are no spiders or scorpions in them. Their sting can lead to the loss of a toe, toes, or the foot. Plus they can get into your house or apartment no matter if you live in a rural, suburban, or urban area.
The only phobia I can think of that I might have is like claustrophobia. I'm not fond of being in tight places or with a lot of people around me.
I've never been very afraid of bugs or spiders or anything. I'm always that weird person that will pick a spider up and throw it outside rather than let some meat-head step on it like he's the bravest person ever.
I haven't any phobias. I do get a little nervous whenever I see a black car with blacked-out windows, though. As someone else said, I'm not fond of flying lead.
I dislike venomous creatures, and generally treat them with a healthy dose of respect.
Around here, the most dangerous ones (other than people, of course) are copperhead snakes, white faced hornets, black widow spiders, and wolf spiders. We have Timber and Eastern Diamondback rattle snakes, but they generally let you know where they are before you step on them, so they don't bother me so much. When I find venomous creatures in the house, or living where I am likely to frequent, I usually do my best to wipe them out. In the wild, I generally push the snakes away with a long stick, and shoo the spiders and stinging insects away with whatever is handy.
"There's only three tempos: slow, medium and fast. When you get between in the cracks, ain't nuthin' happenin'." Ben Webster
Just cockroaches. It's weird but I'm scared of those little bastards.
Debt. Owing large amounts of money to someone scares the shit out of me. Don't know why, but I am never late on my rent. ;)
There is already a topic of phobias? If there is not, we should confess: WHAT'S YOUR PHOBIA? There Is Already A Topic!
There is already a topic of phobias? If there is not, we should confess: WHAT'S YOUR PHOBIA? THERE IS ALREADY A TOPIC!
I dont have a phobia that wont let me function however i do have a few fears. I dont like circus that have monkeys, elephants or lions.
I dont like swimming in water either fresh or salt that i cant see the bottom of
I don't care for going over bridges. I drive a lot for work and lucky for me do not encounter very many bridges. I tell people that I just shut my eyes!!
Snakes, spiders, the dark...common phobias, I suppose. I also fear rejection and the thought of being alone for the rest of my life terrifies me. And then I'm very afraid of forgetting things or losing my memory.
This isn't common, but I have a phobia of wardrobe's/closets.
Terrafied of snot, spit,eye cole, vomit and clowns as i was chased by a drunk clown who fell on me and vomited all over my face when i was 6. I start to shake and pass out. Ok im starting to shake just writing about them now.
heights, but I try to overcome this when I can. I have gone rock climbing.
snakes, but I do what I have to do.
mice, same as above. I might scream like a girl, but I do what I need to do.
I am terrified of cockroaches!! And I'm terrified of getting lice. Sounds crazy I'm sure. But my hair is long and thick. It's be a nightmare to deal with.
coulrophobia - fear of clowns! Ekkk!
I have Ophidiophobia, a debilitating fear of snakes.
Small spaces make me anxious but I don't have full blown panic attacks, I'm okay with elavators if they don't stop for a long time with the doors closed.
& I can't do boats because they make me very very nauseous and I'm scared of falling over board and drowning but I wouldn't classic it as a phobia.