Does anyone have any phobias?

[MackemX]

I'd say I'm scared of heights

Even when I'm only the height of standing on something like the garage roof and I stand close to the edge my legs start to buckle

[AlecWest]

I don't have a "fear" of heights, I have a "respect" of heights. Being an endoskeletal creature, I'm very aware of the splat factor inherent in most falls.

There is no such thing as acrophobia, hehe. It's really acrocognition - the ability to recognize that falling from a high place will likely be hazardous to your health ... and therefore, being in high places should be avoided. Since people with acrocognition are in the minority, this is one of those situations where the majority of people are nuts.

[Noahtuck]

Yep...

Women wanting to live with me

8)

[yoda313]

I fear computers and the internet

[MackemX]

I fear computers and the internet

, there's nothing better than facing up to your fears

[yoda313]

I fear computers and the internet

, there's nothing better than facing up to your fears

Yep

[MackemX]

I hope I'm not scaring you by getting you to read these replies but rather helping you conquer your fears :P

[Dv8ted2]

I have a phobia of getting over my fears.

[adam]

Sharks, ever since I saw Jaws as a kid. Seriously, I'm reasonably afraid of anything that can cause me harm but there's something about sharks that I would consider it more of a phobia. The idea of being eaten alive is pretty damn scary and if he wants you there's nothing you can do to prevent it.

[burnman99]

Have been really afraid of spiders since I was a kid. Maybe it's because they are really creepy looking, not really sure. I just killed a spider in the house the other day (It looked like a brown recluse but not really sure)...The ironic this is that I smashed it with my Scorpions CD! I've actually been able to sit thru 2 spider movies, Arachnaphobia (Really Creepy!) and Kingdom of the Spiders (Where the spiders act better than Bill Shatner does) I've yet to see 8 legged freaks, but actually want to...I'll be rooting for the spiders since David Arquette is in it..

Roger

Later,

Rog

[Faustus]

Spiders. I can't ******* stand spiders!

I agree with alec its arachnocognition. I recognise that spiders of all kinds are evil creatures that should be destoryed. Its everyone else thats crazy.

[AlecWest]

Hehehe, for a short time, I had a "joke" website up, claiming to represent a group called E.W.A.C. (endoskeletals who aren't crazy). I collected a few videos off the net depicting the stupidity of putting yourself in a high place ... including a neat Italian news video showing 2 mountain climbers bouncing off the sides of a mountain as they fell to their deaths ... and a statement from movie critic, Roger Ebert, who had "acrocognitive" remarks about the film, "Vertical Limit."

BTW, Faustus, I never get the chance to worry about spiders. When my cat sees spiders and insects, she stalks them, catches them, and (ulp) "eats" them. No need to buy insecticide in my house, hehe.

[ZAPPER]

I agree that recognise is a good way to rationalize most conditions, kind of like stereotypes are based on, well, the things that make stereotypes. Being cautious to the point of fear in a possibly dangerous situation may not be all that bad. (Hey it might be what keeps you alive)

After some thought, and at the risk of being teased about it, I have come to the conclusion that "Dancing" is my biggest fear that does not actually involve much chance of injury or death. I can't dance. Never tried to learn, don't go to places that have dancing and am even somewhat uncomfortable watching it like on TV.

My wifes office party, at Christmas, is the most dreaded event of the year for me. Manditory dancing! The damn "Chickin Dance" or the "Hoky Poky" or the "Macadamia ""Nut"" dance" as I call it. I don't like dancing and don't want the pressure of people telling me that I have to get out there!

Now heights is a kind of tricky subject. My work involves some. But the equipment and footing can make all of the difference. Soild scaffolding and such with decent handrails isn't bad. Even a bouncy snorkel boom or swaying scissor lift ain't bad. As long as I feel that my equipment will support me I am fine, but going out on weak or unsecure structures makes the pucker factor come into play!

[rhegedus]

Yeah - a very real fear that this place will turn into a collection of crap polls

[MackemX]

Yeah - a very real fear that this place will turn into a collection of crap polls

it's better than nothing . I'd rather see a forum full of Yoda 'Do you like Golf' polls than cobwebs (cobwebs looks funny, is it spelt correctly?)

shame most of the lurkers don't pitch in a little but maybe we are just talking about the wrong things

[MeDiCo_BrUjO]

I hate frogs, I can't stand being around one.

I just panic!

[Epicurus8a]

Does anyone have any phobias?

I have phobia about answering phobia questions.

[MackemX]

I hate frogs, I can't stand being around one.

I just panic!

ooo, that's a bit strong isn't it. I suppose when you travel the world you won't be going to Paris then :P

@Epicurus8a, we are here to help but first you have to help us

[AlecWest]

Here's a good example of the splat factor:

http://www.buzzhumor.com/images/17/guy_falls_off_tower14e5eef.wmv

[b1tchm4gn3t]

Spiders and needles.

[SquirrelDip]

Cockroaches - especially the 3.5" bastards you get in the tropics that fly.

[reboot]

I'm Aichmophobic, and slightly Triskaidekaphobic.

[Mr. Dweezel]

I'm afraid of big words like Aichmophobic and Triskaidekaphobic! :P

Seriously, I'm scared of drivers hitting my house. In my area cars are slamming into houses
and buildings on a regular basis.

It was never like that a few years ago.

[smearbrick1]

I'd say I'm scared of heights

Even when I'm only the height of standing on something like the garage roof and I stand close to the edge my legs start to buckle :shock:

Is there a fear of the ascent? I'm not afraid of heights just the trip to the height. I guess it's not really a fear of ascent, more like the fear of falling and dying. Not like I fear dying either. I just feel like there is something for me to accomplish, and if I die before doing so, the world will not be right.

My personal motto...

Don't die.

[lordsmurf]

Stupid people with power. I could name a few, but that might turn political.

[Abbadon]

I have a lot of phobias, let's see:

1. Lion
2. Tiger
3. Mamba Snake
4. Cocodrile
5. Bears ( Grizzly, Black, Panda, Polar)
6. Anacondas
7. Killer Bees

I could name several more dangerous beasts, but I can't remember their names.

I also have a great fear to:

Muslims

[BJ_M]

panda bears ? are you serious ?

you do realize that more people slip and fall and die each year in their bathtubs than are killed by the animals above (combined) ..
hippos kill more people than any of the above anyway (except maybe bee sting allergy)

i dont think anyone ever was killed by a panda unless one fell on their head

[SquirrelDip]

Forum Moderators. (I'd work that into agreeing with lordsmurf but the warning may stick...)

[gadgetguy]

panda bears ? are you serious ?

you do realize that more people slip and fall and die each year in their bathtubs than are killed by the animals above (combined) ..
hippos kill more people than any of the above anyway (except maybe bee sting allergy)

i dont think anyone ever was killed by a panda unless one fell on their head

Which is why it's a phobia for him. Much of what has been described in this thread falls into the "healthy fear" catagory, (or humorous reply catagory). A phobia is generally an unreasonable fear, despite assurances that the item or situation is not dangerous.

I have a form of agoraphobia in that I am afraid of crowds, or more specifically, I am afraid of being trapped in a crowd. I can deal with crowds fine as long as I can percieve an escape route, but in most cases I will avoid situations that would put me in a crowd.

[Doramius]

I have a horrid fear of electric clippers and electric shavers. Not so much the shavers, but it'll take me a long time to shave my face with one. CLIPPERS, I just can handle. Touch the back of my neck and I will tear your head off without caring twice whether it was a prank by a family member or friend.

I stopped dating a girl because she joked like that. I've even taken bad & incomplete haircuts. My wife has tried electric clippers on me and she needs 2 other people to hold me down.

Yes, I am THAT afraid of them.