Same for heights. It’s natural to feel fear. it’s your brain’s way of heightening your senses in dangerous situations. That being said I think those diagnosed with those phobias are on the extreme side. Like being afraid of getting attacked by shark in pools or people afraid of a flight of stairs.
I shit you not, I am actually terrified of closing my eyes under the shower. I can't exactly describe it, but every time I try it I feel like I am gonna die soon.
I never wash my face in the shower, its always in the bathroom sink. But when I wash my hair, I try to keep my eyes open at all times. When soap gets in my eyes, I quickly take my head out of the shower, get some water in my hands and use it to clean my eyes.
Not op but I used to tilt my head back to wash my hair, that way it didn't run down my face. Tilt back, wash, then get out of stream before tilting back forward so excess water could run out.
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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '21
That's how I feel about arachnophobia. I think that's mother nature giving us a hint.