+97 You do not have a legitimate phobia, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

does theresafrickinserialkillerinmyhousephobia count?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

... no

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I've been clinically diagnosed with one and am going through therapy for it, so yes, I do have a legitimate phobia

by Anonymous 11 years ago

A simple vote would have said just that.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Just making it clear that I'm not the majority of people claiming they have phobias because "spiders are icky."

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Phobia hipster

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Anyone that hasn't been diagnosed by a professional should not NW this post.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I don't need a professional to tell me about what I fear. If I say it's my phobia, then that's that.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I see a psychologist because I can't see insects without bursting into tears.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I freak out when people smoke in a confined area with me. Like in a car with a chain smoker. To the point where ive waited for a stop sign and ran out the car.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I'm not sure if I have a phobia, but I can't stand aliens. The thought of them make me extremely uncomfortable and make me panic.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

That's called racism.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I start to hyperventilate if I'm alone in a dark room. Yes, I have been diagnosed with nyctophobia.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Plot twist: OP is Jigsaw and you will be forced to face your fear in the near future. On the off chance this is true: I'm afraid of large amounts of money and Brad Pitt.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I love you.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I've been diagnosed with a phobia of ladybugs.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

My question has always been, does it have to be diagnosed to be considered a phobia? Because the term "phobia" has been so misused lately that I don't know what to think.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I've never been diagnosed, never seen a professional; all I know is that I can't breathe in a completely silent room. As long as there's some sort of white noise I'm fine though.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I'm terribly scared of throw up.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I am a tiny bit claustrophobic and have been diagnosed with podophobia, which is the fear of feet.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Its kind of embarrassing but I am terrified of butterflies and moths

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I don't have any legitimate phobia, but mushrooms make me super uncomfortable. Also, I'm extremely paranoid.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I had a panic attack looking at a cave. I did not go into it, and sat down on the stairs staring at it and trying to breathe while the rest of my family went into it. Even though, my little brother says I'm "Not as claustrophobic as Dad." My dad says that also. But he went in. (Well he also had a panic attack) but he went in. That was the first time I figured there was something wrong with me (Besides depression, insomnia, and paranoia - god I'm a mess). The other time My brother wanted to go in the attic (Which was really just a crawl space around our ceiling) but refused to go in without someone else so I went also. I had another panic attack. And fell off the ladder. And bruised my elbow. BUT AT LEAST IM NOT AS CLAUSTROPHOBIC AS DAD.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I have a phobia of needles. Even seeing one on tv gives me an anxiety attack. Immunizations for school are a nightmare, and I dread the day I have to get my blood drawn for the first time. It's scaring the shit out of me just thinking about it.

by Anonymous 11 years ago