Have you any irrational fears?

[507021]

Perhaps not irrational, but I don't know. Acrophobia, glossophobia, hydrophobia (only deep water, shallow rivers etc are fine) and monophobia. The fear of heights and deep water came out of nowhere when I was in my early 20s, the other two I've had for much longer. However, I'm going to try and conquer my fear of heights by doing a non-stop lap of the Chester city walls next year, which is where I first realised my acrophobia. Friends and family have offered to sponsor me so I can make a donation to charity, which will be Mind, a cause very close to my heart for the invaluable support they've given me and my loved ones in our times of need.

 

[HarryF]

My biggest fear is sudden loud noises. Train horns and fire alarms are the biggest offenders, to the point that I often “hide” in a waiting room at a train station if a non-stop train is approaching, in case it uses its horn.
Also, I find people walking round barefoot deeply unsettling. I’ve never quite understood why I find it unsettling.

 

[Busaholic]

Also, I find people walking round barefoot deeply unsettling. I’ve never quite understood why I find it unsettling.

Do you just mean outside? I walk around indoors most of the time barefoot. I've even got the NHS to accept that when I'm an inpatient in hospital I can and do function without slippers or other form of footwear, and won't be suing them if I get injured or inconvenienced as a direct result. Up to now, my rationale has been tolerated!

 

[PeterY]

Also, I find people walking round barefoot deeply unsettling. I’ve never quite understood why I find it unsettling.

I wouldn't come to my flat then . I always walk around my flat bare footed. The first thing I do when I arrive home is to take not just my shoes off but socks as well.

 

[HarryF]

Do you just mean outside? I walk around indoors most of the time barefoot. I've even got the NHS to accept that when I'm an inpatient in hospital I can and do function without slippers or other form of footwear, and won't be suing them if I get injured or inconvenienced as a direct result. Up to now, my rationale has been tolerated!

Mainly outside, however my younger brother once decided to walk round the house barefoot which was pretty terrifying.

 

[joebassman]

Earwigs for me. I remember finding one behind my earlobe when I was small and becoming distressed.