Irrational Fears?

[awesomeseimei]

I have fears of things like elevators and tunnels (I guess it means I'm somewhat claustrophobic? Not severely though), but I obviously have to go into them sometime, in which case I just, well, go. While whimpering internally.

 

[Callypigia]

Are you single? If so, let's not be single together.

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OT: I recently found out that I'm claustrophobic and someone almost got hurt because of it.

Sorry. I'm married. Good luck! Now you are on your way to being ok with rejection.

ekoms2:

 

[Оdin]

Sorry. I'm married. Good luck! Now you are on your way to being ok with rejection.

ekoms2:

The best ones are always taken.

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[Marin]

The best ones are always taken.

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I'm pretty sure he's a guy. lol

 

[Оdin]

I'm pretty sure he's a guy. lol

I don't discriminate. kun:

Okay, let's stop spamming. u_u

 

[Dantе]

It just happens. It is triggered by the mind. There are things like tryphophobia, fear of objects which has lot of small holes. Watching such things makes me feel extreme disgust and makes my body itch. It is weird feeling even thinking about it makes me scratch my hands while typing. I know it is just an image and I sometimes try to look closer and get clear picture but it is unpleasant.

You don't like holes? :elmo:

 

[Dantе]

Not unless you are afraid of jumping from tall heights. If that is the case, then going bungee jumping frequently would be a way to use flooding. But for a fear of heights it would be something more along the lines of spending time in tall buildings with windows, climbing ladders, hiking on mountain trails, flying, etc.

Don't you think this "Flooding" technique is stupid?

Like, if I have Islamophobia, should I convert?

 

[ToshiZO]

So... if I'm afraid of heights, should I just jump off a cliff?

Yup, depending on the height you won't fear anything again.

 

[WoldOfFingo]

I have a irrational fear of some diseases, not a cold or flue.. But stuff like rabies, Ebola..
Honestly in some periods it drives me nutts when I am out at night and I see bat, a lot of them carry diseases..My doctor once said my way of thinking was irrational and that I had more chance to be hit by a bolt of lightning

 

[YowYan]

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At all times avoid the above ^ by not caring. Look outside with all your intent without continuous self-reflection. Easy said, not so easy done.

 

[Callypigia]

Don't you think this "Flooding" technique is stupid?

Like, if I have Islamophobia, should I convert?

Flooding is an old Behaviorism systematic approach, and it is very effective. I can't tell if you aren't quite getting it or if you're just being facetious. Conversion wouldn't be the way you treat Islamophobia, but it may be spending time and getting to know Muslims. Once you realize that not all Muslims are the same, you will stop generalizing, which in turn will decrease your fear. Often times it is that generalization that causes fear (i.e., "I was bit by a dog when I was an infant - all dogs are dangerous").

 

[Queen of Bananas]

I don't. I just sit there, allow them to consume me and destroy me.

did i mention how tired i am of this life?