Kosakyun Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 As unoriginal as it may sound, heights. Because I nearly fell from a roof of a nine storey building one day. Quote
Cyrillej1 Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I actually have the opposite problem that a lot of people do: I'm great when I'm talking within/in front of a group (hence why I like, say, forums), and public speaking is rarely too stressful for me. But when I need to talk one on one with someone, it doesn't matter how well I know them- I start feeling nervous about it. I'm always worried that I'm going to screw things up with that person. Basically, I'd rather embarrass myself in front of a crowd than say something in private that could cost me a close relationship. It's hard to explain, but... well, that's why I'm really bad at responding to private messages of any form, be it PMs here, texts, emails, etc. I have a well-deserved reputation in my family for never responding to anyone's texts. Hmm, I almost wish I could have that problem instead since mine is the opposite^^; I very much prefer 1-on-1, since in a group setting I tend to disappear into the background because I can get quiet from nervousness depending on how big the group is, and who I know/don't know. I can be shy and very self-conscious, so if there's only 1 person to focus on, it's not as bad compared to many people I have to worry about.. and it can paralyze me or I get panic attacks >_<; This is why I dislike presentations in front of crowds.... my legs/hands/voice can shake against my will. I have to try and calm myself down or fight back the paranoid thoughts. On the outside, I may appear calm if my feelings haven't leaked out yet, but inside my mind is like AHHH%@*#& get me out of here. I think that fear of mine influences me a bit on the forum even, but to a lesser extent probably because of the feeling of anonymity. Ene and Zalor 2 Quote
Zodai Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Hmm, I almost wish I could have that problem instead since mine is the opposite^^; I very much prefer 1-on-1, since in a group setting I tend to disappear into the background because I can get quiet from nervousness depending on how big the group is, and who I know/don't know. I can be shy and very self-conscious, so if there's only 1 person to focus on, it's not as bad compared to many people I have to worry about.. and it can paralyze me or I get panic attacks >_<; This is why I dislike presentations in front of crowds.... my legs/hands/voice can shake against my will. I have to try and calm myself down or fight back the paranoid thoughts. On the outside, I may appear calm if my feelings haven't leaked out yet, but inside my mind is like AHHH%@*#& get me out of here. Usually I end up trying to go to another room, if at all possible ^^;; I've become a bit better at telling when I'm near my limit though. Quote
suikashoujo Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Hmm, I almost wish I could have that problem instead since mine is the opposite^^; I very much prefer 1-on-1, since in a group setting I tend to disappear into the background because I can get quiet from nervousness depending on how big the group is, and who I know/don't know. I can be shy and very self-conscious, so if there's only 1 person to focus on, it's not as bad compared to many people I have to worry about.. and it can paralyze me or I get panic attacks >_<; This is why I dislike presentations in front of crowds.... my legs/hands/voice can shake against my will. I have to try and calm myself down or fight back the paranoid thoughts. On the outside, I may appear calm if my feelings haven't leaked out yet, but inside my mind is like AHHH%@*#& get me out of here. I think that fear of mine influences me a bit on the forum even, but to a lesser extent probably because of the feeling of anonymity. See, I think that's what I like about being in groups, is that if I mess up I can blend in while I try and recompose myself. ^^ As for public speaking, it honestly used to scare me a lot more than it does now. At some point, though, I realized that what makes it better for me is making myself seem funnier when I'm in front of other people. If the crowd is laughing, I feel a lot more at ease than when everyone is silently watching me with no emotions, so I'm the type that ALWAYS cracks a few jokes while I'm giving a presentation. Cyrillej1 1 Quote
SilverLi Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Nothing in particular actually. I can manage everything more or less. Yes I don't like a lot of things but I can overcome it. I am indifferent and jaded about most stuff. Since I did a couple of operations nothing felt worse. Quote
Flutterz Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 The only way I can do public speaking if I memorize what I'm supposed to say. Quote
FidgetQueen Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 The dentist. There all a bunch of thieving bastards. So what if I've had 10 cavities in my life!! They also act like the fact that I have needes in my mouth isn't a reason to tremble!!!!!!!!! Quote
suikashoujo Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 The dentist. There all a bunch of thieving bastards. So what if I've had 10 cavities in my life!! They also act like the fact that I have needes in my mouth isn't a reason to tremble!!!!!!!!! AaronIsCrunchy 1 Quote
Zodai Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I've only gone to the dentist once. It wasn't as bad as people are saying here though I probably need to go more often ^^;; Quote
Flutterz Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 If I were afraid of dentists I would probably have had dental implants at this point, not that my teeth are particularly good as it is... My genetics really suck in that regard Although dentists were probably much scarier back before local anesthetics Quote
Zalor Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Hmm, I almost wish I could have that problem instead since mine is the opposite^^; I very much prefer 1-on-1, since in a group setting I tend to disappear into the background because I can get quiet from nervousness depending on how big the group is, and who I know/don't know. I can be shy and very self-conscious, so if there's only 1 person to focus on, it's not as bad compared to many people I have to worry about.. and it can paralyze me or I get panic attacks >_<; This is why I dislike presentations in front of crowds.... my legs/hands/voice can shake against my will. I have to try and calm myself down or fight back the paranoid thoughts. On the outside, I may appear calm if my feelings haven't leaked out yet, but inside my mind is like AHHH%@*#& get me out of here. Cyrillej1 1 Quote
NobleWolf Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Being indoctrinated into society, living a meaningless life, myself and, considerable heights, in that order. Monmon 1 Quote
Hanako Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Oddly enough I do not fear death simply because when I'm alive I'm not dead and when I'll die I will not care since I'll be dead ^^ I don't like the pain and needle though I don't fear them after all you're sure to meet them plenty x) I fear that the yuri disapear since it would be like shatter myself :\ But it's impossible so I'm good é_è Quote
Terancam Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 'Jail', or everything that can deny my freedom. Quote
AaronIsCrunchy Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Spiders. More specifically, the species in the Tegeneria family. Fascinating but horrible, and I'd never, EVER let one touch me given the chance ;_; I also fear that I'm not going to achieve anywhere near what I could do, but if I think that's gonna stop me from posting on internet forums then I have another thing coming! Quote
Getsuya Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Bugs and big dogs. Also I don't have it anymore but I used to have a sort of phobia that I would wake up and something would be standing by my bed. It could have been anything, just the thought of waking up to some animal or something standing by my bed watching me or something. It was a really serious fear of mine so I spent quite a few years of my life sleeping with my face to the wall every night. I didn't care if whatever it was that appeared at my bedside killed me or whatever, as long as I didn't have to see it first. Cyrillej1 1 Quote
AaronIsCrunchy Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Also I don't have it anymore but I used to have a sort of phobia that I would wake up and something would be standing by my bed. It could have been anything, just the thought of waking up to some animal or something standing by my bed watching me or something. It was a really serious fear of mine so I spent quite a few years of my life sleeping with my face to the wall every night. I didn't care if whatever it was that appeared at my bedside killed me or whatever, as long as I didn't have to see it first. Quote
Milk Tea Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Heeh I guess Sleep Paralysis is more common than I thought ne...though not sure if I've experienced it myself. Quote
Getsuya Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I got over it when I learned that 18+ thoughts were super effective at banishing fearful thoughts. It's almost bizarre how well it works. I used to be a super scaredy-cat that had nightmares all the time, then I played my first H-game, read my first hentai manga, and realized that when I thought dirty thoughts all my fearful thoughts would scatter right away. Don't buy the religious hype; the opposite of fear is not faith, the opposite of fear is porn. AaronIsCrunchy, Kenshin_sama, Yeah Way and 1 other 4 Quote
Yeah Way Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Dying without having contributed to society. At the very least, I want to do my damnedest to give back more than I've taken. Quote
Flutterz Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Dying without having contributed to society. At the very least, I want to do my damnedest to give back more than I've taken. Hah, that's an easy one! Sign up as an organ donor and take credit for the lives you'll potentially save/help. Suzu Fanatic and Yeah Way 2 Quote
Cyrillej1 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Also I don't have it anymore but I used to have a sort of phobia that I would wake up and something would be standing by my bed. It could have been anything, just the thought of waking up to some animal or something standing by my bed watching me or something. It was a really serious fear of mine so I spent quite a few years of my life sleeping with my face to the wall every night. I didn't care if whatever it was that appeared at my bedside killed me or whatever, as long as I didn't have to see it first. That's scary~ I kinda get spooked at night when I sleep because of my imagination sometimes. I'd be afraid to open my eyes, and see some dark figure standing in my room somewhere in the dark... or over at me or in my bed looking back at me.. ahh I'm scaring myself thinking about it. I once watched The Grudge, and I had hard time sleeping for whole week after. Quote
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