What’s one fear that you have that makes no sense… and one that absolutely does make sense?

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What's an irrational fear that you have? Also, what's a completely justified fear that you have?

ABC1x1x · Accepted Answer

I am 43 years old. I have a Twin brother and so many friends cousins and single birthed brothers and a sister. The first time I was alone in my entire life since literally c9nception was when I was 23. I was at my Father's house because he went to Atlantic city for the weekend and he wanted me to watch the house. The girl I was seeing (the one from the story I just talked about on another one of your questions) was kissing me good night and then left around midnight. As the door closed behind her it went into slow motion in my mind and everything behind me felt like it was expanding to empty space to infinity. There was nobody there. I was alone. The most dreadful feeling I ever experienced. I walked to the Kmart where the homeless people hangout and hung out with them till the sun came out. I have never been alone again since and the thought of it gives me shivers.

GuyAnswersGirls123 · Accepted Answer

Stick insects: Phasmids. Like so:

What’s one fear that you have that makes no sense… and one that absolutely does make sense?

I had this experience as a little boy, maybe around the age of 5 or so, where I wanted to play with a stick and sword fight in the air.

Except my stick was moving with legs! It didn't bite or sting me but just that shock that it was alive freaked me out so much. I threw it in the grass (hopefully didn't hurt it), but I've always been a little bit afraid ever since.

Like what if I pick up a tree branch and it's alive? Or we try to eat something like a chicken wing and it starts to flap?

Crimsyjo · Accepted Answer

I have a fear of going into small places like attics and outhouses because of spiders and bugs. I had a horrible experience with a nest of earwigs cascading down I'm their hundreds once. So I think my fear is justified? But then it seems kinda silly too.

I used to have a fear of talking on the phone. I'm a receptionist now so I got over it. But it's stilly least favourite thing to do and I still get moments of tight chest knowing I gotta make a phone call and if their is another solution like email I will take the easier option. It's silly and irrational I still feel fear at phone calls. I've done so many now just fine.

KittygosMeoWW · Accepted Answer

Irrational fear- I will marry one day and create another family and my daughter will resent me not working things out with her dad and the connection I have with other children. Keep in mind I’ve been celibate for almost three years now and have no serious interest in dating lol.

Rational Fear- Not being able to provide for my daughter financially, I live in California where the cost of living is only getting higher by the minute. My worry is not being able to buy a home and be able to send her off to the college she wants because of my poor decisions/financial struggle.

DishLady · Answer

I don't think I have any lasting irrational fears. I'm pretty good at identifying and breaking down irrational thoughts I have. But I'll share that if I have a fear about something that doesn't make sense -- for example, when someone's words don't match their actions or when I see that someone is prone to irrational tantrums as a defensive mechanism to avoid apologizing or taking accountability -- I tend to back away.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Irrational- Rugs in bathtubs.. I don't know why I just find it disgusting... I don't like it, it makes me feel very uncomfortable.. I'd rather risk slipping than have to feel one of those under my feet..

Rational Fear- Being in deep water in pitch black darkness..

Booboolove69 · Answer

A justified fear of mine is getting involved with a man that’s abusive. When you are dating someone there is no way to tell, at first. Sometimes, it takes months before a woman truly knows.
A fear that makes no sense of mine is a fear of ghosts in the dark wanting to get at me

DCVsMarvel2 · Answer

I know it's silly, since it's more based on the fact that "IT" might exist, but, I truly fear, evil clowns. Not clowns. I don't have a problem with them. Only when they're evil. Whether that is legit to you or not, I don't know

One that I'm afraid of that does make sense, is everything Trump is doing. I'm not afraid of him, he's a weak ass pussy, but, I'm scared of everything he's doing

aceleon · Answer

Justified: heights, you have to be an idiot to not be afraid of it, well okay i took it too far (not even able to use swings if someone elses pushes me)

Unjustified: insects, i can't stand even butterflies.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Spiders I hate spiders. I'd rather fight off 4 guys at once in a fight which funnily enough is something I've had to actually do and I found that less terrifying then spiders.

Simslover92 · Answer

Irrational fear is snakes in the toilet.  Rational fear is that I will die without ever being married or having kids.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Rational: wild raccoons. If you've ever seen a dog after a raccoon encounter you might understand.

Irrational: Polar bears: I live in Sothern California so my odds of running into one are less than the odds of my getting struck by lightning. Twice.

sage2021 · Answer

I've had a fear of being in an empty built-in swimming pool that is empty. The fear that does make sense to me anymore is a fear of people.

AydenHazor · Answer

I have an irrational fear of rodents. More rational, thanks to plenty of trauma, is a fear of rejection and that those who claim to love me are faking it.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

I don’t have fears. Not trying to sound tough…. I really don’t. I have quite a few sociopathic tendencies, and fear is not an emotion that I experience. I experience sadness, I experience anger, but not fear.

Jay-_- · Answer

I don't fear much, but the deep part of the ocean, now that leaves me thinking.

Staximus · Answer

You ever seen the shadow of a man with no man?

Professor-college · Answer

I was really afraid of doctors which affected my life. After a few sessions with a psychologist its part of the past

exitseven · Answer

I am afraid that my wife will die before I do. I am also afraid of heights.

Anonymous · Answer

My claustrophobia makes no sense. My fear of heights does.

Anonymous · Answer

I fear ticks , I don't know if that’s irrational

NathanDavis · Answer

germs... germs...

DrPepper12 · Answer

I'm terrified of drinking from water fountains...  I'm terrified of outliving my $

Sluttt · Answer

Gerring into an accident losing my limb or sight. i dont even travel a lot.

Anonymous · Answer

i fear dentist, it can be both rational and irrational...

Knightwatch27 · Answer

All my fears make sense lol

jimmy2 · Answer

Ask buden he perfected that question

fish5505_87 · Answer

Snake hiding inside the toilet!

philatto · Answer

Ships propellers. Yikes !

Panthero · Answer

I can't say I have any fears.

What’s one fear that you have that makes no sense… and one that absolutely does make sense?

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