Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The List: Day 2

Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.

1. Spiders
I don't think this "became" a fear, it is just one of those things that I have always had.  It is not just, eww that's a spider.  I have full on arachnophobia. They paralyze me, cause me to stand stunned like a deer in the headlights.  When I was a teenager once, a spider was on my clothes that I was going to get dressed in and then disappeared.  I couldn't find it, afraid in was in my clothing.  I called my grandparents, who lived out of town, to drive into town to check my clothes for me before I could put them on.  Sounds stupid right? It is, but it is an extreme uncontrollable fear. 

2. Break Ins
I am very paranoid and anxious about my car and home being broken into.  I am scared that someone will smash in the car window, or kick open our door.  I think past experiences has just left me overly cautious and paranoid.  In my life I've had my home broken into 3 times (all 3 while I was at home). My car broken into twice.  No damage was done to my vehicles, but there is that fear that next time, it will be worse.  

3. Having a heart attack
Or more specific, having one while I am alone, where no one can call 911 or help me.  With already present heart and blood pressure issues, I just feel that it is a real risk that could happen.  And although I do what I can to prevent it and keep my heart healthy, it is still something that could happen at any moment. 

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