My Dear Irrational Fears

[Squirlz]

So who would do this?

 

[ronandannette]

Ask for it next time. They know I need two sleeping pills or they won't get me in there. Like you, I have the head cage and it's the worst. I keep my eyes closed the whole time.

I've found that counting the beeps makes it go faster..of course, that could just be because I'm stoned LOL

I counted, I prayed, I recited song lyrics and poems in my head, I made my grocery list - and that covered the first 3 minutes. Only 39 to go...Oh, and at about minute 25 they injected me with the isotope tracers. What a FREAKY feeling not knowing exactly when the needle was coming {{shudder}}.

 

[adisneyaunt]

@adisneyaunt should have added that once you could tell the heater was on in our wing and there was a funky smell. Rumour has it was they went to check something up in the hvac up there, saw a dead mouse or something and just turned on the heat to burn it off. We have a fixit handyman maintenance dept.

 

[hereyago]

So who would do this?

That looks so cool! Yes, I would do it.

 

[DisneylandDarling]

Spiders
I will partially wake up in the night and "see" spiders crawling down from the ceiling, flying across the room, crawling on me, etc. It's so bad that I'll start screaming bloody murder and have even flown out of bed and ran for the door before I woke up.

Mice
Because I was cleaning out a storage closet one time and picked up a box where a mouse flew out, latched onto my chest for a hot second, then ran down my leg. It was super creepy! We were also staying at a farmhouse out in the middle of nowhere a couple weeks ago. I was worried an animal had gotten into a small out building since the door had come open late at night. I had to walk out in pitch darkness, no light except for the light from the out building. I started banging on the side of the door frame with a baseball bat. I heard something crinkling so I banged again twice. Out of nowhere, a mouse came flying and ran up the side of the wall. YUCK!!! I had the willies bad after that and couldn't stop shaking.

 

[javeyloveschelsi]

I'm a complete nut job, so here I my ridiculous to everyone else, but not me list:

1. Anyone touching the front or sides of my neck. I go into a complete panic--my husband finds it hilarious, but I'm convinced my death will involve my neck.

2. Sleeping with my back to an open door and not having a blanket--I HAVE to face the door and be completely wrapped up in a blanket because, of course, that will alert me if a serial killer comes in and my blanket will protect me...

3. Escalators--fell down one when I was little, so that ruined that.

4. Water--pools, lakes, oceans, etc...I'm convinced that Jaws is waiting for me--in the middle of KS...also, cruises scare me because it will sink and I can't swim.

5. Planes--I hate flying because I'm not in control and don't know what is going on and can't prevent a crash...

6. Driving and being surrounded by semis--I get pretty claustrophobic, so this bothers me. Also, driving behind someone hauling item, especially logs or beams--hello, Final Destination...

7. Spiders, snakes, and mice--shudder...

I have other fears, but they are deemed "rational", whereas these are not--according to some people. Seems logical to me!

P.S. thinking about all these while writing them is making my pulse race!

 

[kimblebee]

I counted, I prayed, I recited song lyrics and poems in my head, I made my grocery list - and that covered the first 3 minutes. Only 39 to go...Oh, and at about minute 25 they injected me with the isotope tracers. What a FREAKY feeling not knowing exactly when the needle was coming {{shudder}}.

LOL us pros know all the tricks. I've definitely sung songs too.

I always have an IV so they can do a contrast (is that the same thing as tracers). They put it in before I go in the machine and pull me out half way through to put the dye in. You have a needle come out of nowhere?? That I would hate.

 

[ronandannette]

LOL us pros know all the tricks. I've definitely sung songs too.

I always have an IV so they can do a contrast (is that the same thing as tracers). They put it in before I go in the machine and pull me out half way through to put the dye in. You have a needle come out of nowhere?? That I would hate.

Yeah, it's the same. I knew they would be giving it to me via a quick, small injection into a vein in my wrist. In hindsight it's a good thing they didn't pull me out; pretty sure I could not have let myself be put back in. They never offered to set up an IV beforehand. Maybe they would have if I'd objected to the shot and maybe they would have given me "happy pills" if I'd asked. I really didn't know the options and totally underestimated how traumatic it would be. I've been in may different scan-machines over the years but never one with the head cage.

 

[Wendy31]

I'm a worrier & have all kinds of things that make me anxious & worried & fearful. My poor DH is a saint.

Here are a few...

1. Snakes -

I have a snake phobia, yet, oddly, I'm also fascinated by them.

I'm okay as long as I can see the snake & know where it is. I have a phobia of one sneaking up on me or being curled up in the corner of my closet or dropping off a tree onto my head or falling onto me while I'm showering.

I have nightmares about snakes & having to run through a yard or something while trying to avoid all the snakes.

About 5 or so years ago, we were vacationing in Florida, &, one morning, in the local paper, there was a story about a man finding a snake in his toilet. And, ever since then, I have to look in the toilet before I use the bathroom. Prior to this, I could get up in the night & go the bathroom w/o turning on the light. Not any more!

2. Doctors/Dentists/Hospitals -

I have to be basically dying to go see a doctor or dentist. I can't even handle taking my kids to the doctor & will have panic attacks even thinking about it. During cold/flu season, we basically hibernate, because I'm scared to death the kids will get sick. When DH's dad was in the hospital for a little over a week, I was an absolute wreck.

When there's a thread here on the DIS & everyone is urging the poster to "Go to the ER!" I'm like, "N.O."

A couple of months ago, I thought either I was having a heart attack or a gall bladder attack, and I decided to "wait it out". It was in the middle of the night, and I told myself, "If you're still alive in the morning, you'll be fine."

3. Busy Interstate Highways (like in Atlanta) -

If there's a back road, I'll take it - even if it means going out of my way & will take longer.

4. Absolute Dark -

I need to have some kind of light on so I can see. For example, at night, I need to be able to see into the hallway outside of our bedroom.

I have nightmares where I'm in a dark room & try to turn on the light but it won't come on.

I'm an INFJ on the MBTI scale, &, just the other day, I read a post on the top 10 fears of the INFJ. Interestingly, the dark was the #1 fear of the INFJ.

5. Being Burned while Roasting Marshmallows -

When I was a kid, we were roasting marshmallows around a campfire, & my dad's marshmallow caught on fire. When he shook it to put the fire out, the marshmallow slung off his stick & fell onto his knee where it lay burning for a few seconds before he was able to get it off his leg.

And, ever since then, I've been always been anxious around campfires if we're roasting marshmallows.

I thought of another one -

6. Our Garbage Disposal in the Kitchen Sink -

I have to mentally tell myself, "Self, your hands & fingers are clear" before I turn it on. And, even then, I have to look at both my hands.

The kids can't be around at all when I turn it on, and, if DH is around, I have to ask him, "Are your hands clear?" & he has to show me his hands.



Oh, and I'm another that has to sleep facing the door - I want to see the serial killer coming into my room.

I'm a very light sleeper, & one of my other irrational fears is being startled awake by one of the kids. I have this fear of waking up & seeing them standing by my bed.

 

[Sabeking]

Parking lots on holidays, or really any day! I refuse to go to the mall on a busy day and if I ride with someone else I will truly close my eyes till we are parked.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Lizards. They freak me out to no end! I don't know why and I know they're probably more scared of me than I am of them. If I see one on the porch or walkway, I won't leave the house. Even tiny ones creep me out. I'm glad I don't live in Florida or another state where they seem to be everywhere. We usually see a few in the yard in the summer, but that's still too many for me. Ew.

 

[jaiminee krikit]

I have an irrational fear of ladybugs. They freak me out to no end. If one is anywhere near me I fixate on it until it's gone.

OMG I thought I was the only one! Many many years ago, I had a dream that I was covered by ladybugs. A few months later, the dream came true! I was fishing down by some river (weird because it was probably only the 2nd time out of 3 times that I've ever fished) and all of a sudden a million ladybugs swarmed me. I can still feel them touching me EWWWWW!!!! I can't stand them!

I also don't like flying. I didn't start flying until I was 22. When I was a kid, my mom always liked watching the movies about plane crashes and I thought it was more common than it is. I have broken out in hives waiting for a flight, any weird movement on the plane and I am hysterical - the longest flight I've taken was 3 hours. We're looking at flying to Alaska this summer, I'll probably need medication.

I love dogs, but I am terrified of German Shepherds. When I was about 6, I was chased by a German Shepherd. He was just playing, but I still freak out when I see one.

 

[kimblebee]

OMG I thought I was the only one! Many many years ago, I had a dream that I was covered by ladybugs. A few months later, the dream came true! I was fishing down by some river (weird because it was probably only the 2nd time out of 3 times that I've ever fished) and all of a sudden a million ladybugs swarmed me. I can still feel them touching me EWWWWW!!!! I can't stand them!

I also don't like flying. I didn't start flying until I was 22. When I was a kid, my mom always liked watching the movies about plane crashes and I thought it was more common than it is. I have broken out in hives waiting for a flight, any weird movement on the plane and I am hysterical - the longest flight I've taken was 3 hours. We're looking at flying to Alaska this summer, I'll probably need medication.

I love dogs, but I am terrified of German Shepherds. When I was about 6, I was chased by a German Shepherd. He was just playing, but I still freak out when I see one.

This gave me goosebumps. They're hard and crunchy and you could have one on you and not even know it.

Sometimes I'm not sad that I live somewhere with snow 5-6 months a year lol

 

[Disney_traveler]

OMG I thought I was the only one! Many many years ago, I had a dream that I was covered by ladybugs. A few months later, the dream came true! I was fishing down by some river (weird because it was probably only the 2nd time out of 3 times that I've ever fished) and all of a sudden a million ladybugs swarmed me. I can still feel them touching me EWWWWW!!!! I can't stand them!

I also don't like flying. I didn't start flying until I was 22. When I was a kid, my mom always liked watching the movies about plane crashes and I thought it was more common than it is. I have broken out in hives waiting for a flight, any weird movement on the plane and I am hysterical - the longest flight I've taken was 3 hours. We're looking at flying to Alaska this summer, I'll probably need medication.

I love dogs, but I am terrified of German Shepherds. When I was about 6, I was chased by a German Shepherd. He was just playing, but I still freak out when I see one.

And I was always told about if a ladybug lands on you it isn't good luck. Lol

 

[here757]

It is hilarious especially when it doesn't work and I have to do it again. It's the popping house , it makes me want to duck and cover.

FReakin killin me!!!

 

[robinb]

LOL us pros know all the tricks. I've definitely sung songs too.

I just zone out and then *poof* it's done!

 

[Govols1997]

Birds. Dang birds. Can't believe no one has mentioned the horrid creatures. The smaller, the more terrifying. The beak, the nasty claws, beady eyes. Horrifying.

 

[kimblebee]

Birds. Dang birds. Can't believe no one has mentioned the horrid creatures. The smaller, the more terrifying. The beak, the nasty claws, beady eyes. Horrifying.

I used to babysit for someone who had birds and she let them fly free in her house. I usually only agreed to babysit for her if I was desperate for the $3/hour LOL

 

[Sweetpancake]

Ask for it next time. They know I need two sleeping pills or they won't get me in there. Like you, I have the head cage and it's the worst. I keep my eyes closed the whole time.

I've found that counting the beeps makes it go faster..of course, that could just be because I'm stoned LOL

I'm super claustrophobic and had to have an MRI done a few years ago. What helped me SO much is that I wore a sleeping mask, which would usually freak me out if I couldn't see anything but laying on my back with the mask on, I could actually see out of the machine but not above me, so I somehow felt like there was way more room above me than there actually was.

 

[kimblebee]

I'm super claustrophobic and had to have an MRI done a few years ago. What helped me SO much is that I wore a sleeping mask, which would usually freak me out if I couldn't see anything but laying on my back with the mask on, I could actually see out of the machine but not above me, so I somehow felt like there was way more room above me than there actually was.

I don't know if all places do it but my hospital has a mirror on the cage so that you can see your feet sticking out of the tube. I'm not concerned about being in the machine..it's the fact that there could be a power outage or a shooter loose in the hospital (that's the totally irrational part) and I'd be stuck in the machine.

Every time I have one the techs know they have to show me how I can free my head from the cage and scooch out of the machine. It helps a bit but I still need the drugs.