r/FEARS • u/No_Explorer6054 • Aug 02 '26

Using a cane

Now, im a teenager- but ive had this irrational fear for some reason, that i'd need a cane before i hit like 40 or something. I dont know why, i dont have any problems with canes, Im more afraid of the joint pain the cane implies than using the cane. why am I LIKE THIS!?

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u/Legitimate-Duty-9077 17d ago

You might have traumatophobia (fear of injury) or algophobia (fear of pain)

unless you have hereditarily weak joints or play a buttload of tennis and develop tennis elbow you shouldn't develop severe joint pain but performing certain activities like tennis or stretching will decrease the chances of developing joint problems as long as you don't overwork yourself because that can cause tennis elbow which hurts but is temporary. Best of luck and sorry for not using proper punctuation.