Out of control fear.....

Victoria - posted on 05/27/2009

I have fears of so many things its ridiculous but for the most part don't let them cosume me. especially phone calls i would not call anyone or even answer the phone. i still avoid it as much as possible but after having a child i had to get over that for her sake. i also have a fear of touching raw meat so I avoid touching it at all cost. i will cut the package open with a knife and then slid the meat into a bowl and season it that way using a fork to turn it i can not touch it or i will wash my hands repeatedly for the next couple of hours. i know im weird im getting better though. : (

Christie - posted on 05/27/2009

Bugs, I hate bugs, those that fly. When I was a little girl, I used to not go outside because of my fear. I don't remember what made me get over it enough to go outside, but I still have a hard time with bugs. I just try not to let it rule me.

Wanda - posted on 05/27/2009

I HATE spiders and everyone knows it. It's so bad that I've gotten co-workers to come to my aid and kill them for me (much to their amusement). I don't like heights either but I think it's more because I get vertigo. But neither fear has stopped me from living my life. I can't imagine being that afraid of anything. In fact, I'm trying hard not to scream or act afraid when I see spiders, I don't want to pass that fear on to my son. I even went so far as to actually kill one the other day - a huge step for me since I usually take off when I see one.

Heather - posted on 05/27/2009

I am not anything like Kathleen, however, I fear (and know that I am over protective) of my child getting hurt... to a point where I think it could hinder him if I made all my fears known. I just grit my teeth when he swings, because I don't want him to fall off and get hurt, I don't want him to go side to side on the swings because I don't want him to hit the wood... I am horrible! I was never ever like that before I had my son, and was the 'dare devil' child growing up. When I kept the kids I babysat my motto was 'they have to learn one way, tell them and then let them find out for themself'. I try not to say anything to him about my fears, but everything makes me worry! I probably should seek counseling for it. LoL

Heather - posted on 05/27/2009

I have never liked spiders but after I had my kids I have developed some new fears like of flying and roller coasters (that I used to love) and I used to love scary movies but now its hard to handle them anymore its weird but its not so bad it interferes with my life. I wonder if she developed her fears after having kids or if they have always been there

Sarah - posted on 05/27/2009

god that poor woman! and more to the point her poor family!! i hope good old Dr Phil sorted her out??? i'm petrified of spiders, i cannot cope with them at all and run screaming!! i'm also afraid of kites!! i heard on the news when i was little about a little girl who was killed when i kite crashed into her head. i can't go near someone flying a kite it scares me!! :)