saxman
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Post by saxman on Sept 3, 2008 10:54:56 GMT -5
I will walk miles out of my way to avoid crossing footbridges. Totally irrational. No idea why. That's Gephydrophobia I believe.
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Post by jen on Sept 3, 2008 17:21:53 GMT -5
I wouldn't really call it a fear, but i don't like the clowns and stuff either. I really hate the toy Jack In The Box. What a good way to enforce anxiety on your children. LOL I always avoided people dressed up in costumes. Probably because I couldn't see their eyes and that freaked me out. Seriously though, I have a fear of bridges. Weird, but I kind of get shaky and sweaty when I go over high bridges. My heart starts to pound too. I go out of my way to avoid them. jen
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Post by michellepa on Sept 3, 2008 21:45:28 GMT -5
I don't bridges either, but I don't think it's a full blown phobia.
I'd say my phobia is public speaking. I will try to do just about anything to get out of it.
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Post by pilotadam on Sept 4, 2008 15:23:40 GMT -5
I am glad I dont fear the bridges!! I couldn't cope with that because Bridges nearly always cross rivers and there are fish in rivers and if you don't know I am terrified of fish!!! AGHHHHH!!!!!
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Post by harembee on Sept 4, 2008 15:34:24 GMT -5
I'm fine with bridges but agree about clowns. My Dad used to take me to the circus as a kid and I was always terrified by them. Everyone else seemed to be laughing whilst I was
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Post by jen on Sept 4, 2008 19:01:46 GMT -5
awww Bee! That's so sad!
Well, we have bridges criss-crossing the rivers here in downtown. In fact, I had to go across on of the bigger ones today. My 4-year-old kept saying "ooooh!! Mommy!! Look at that big boat! Ooooohh!! Look at the pretty bird!"
ayayayayay!
jen
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Post by harembee on Sept 5, 2008 7:50:00 GMT -5
For a while, in London, a new bridge crossed the River Thames linking St Paul's Cathedral with the Tate Modern art gallery. Due to a design fault it swayed terribly and was nicknamed the 'Wobbly Bridge.' People were so unnerved by it, it was reconstructed and is now more stable. I wasn't bothered by it but must admit that some of the rope and plank bridges I've crossed in rainforests have scared the hell out of me!
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Post by pilotadam on Sept 7, 2008 4:26:25 GMT -5
Well guys you did well!
The poll answer is!!!!
[glow=red,2,300]PLUTOPHOBIA ----- Fear of wealth[/glow]
LOL I don't think I got that!!!
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