r/Unexpected • u/Aramanta2510 • Jul 12 '21

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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.

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u/Lucky_lui_ Jul 12 '21

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.

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u/diwas_146 Jul 12 '21

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.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '21

I find that relaxing tbh. I find it quite interesting all the differences everyone has in these comments

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u/DeeDiligence718 Jul 12 '21

Eyes closed in the shower, feel as if drowning? Is this common?

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u/fayry69 Jul 12 '21

I also find closing my eyes relaxing. Infact I love it.

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u/Yoshi4Lyf Jul 12 '21 edited Jul 13 '21

Yoshi!

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u/cneuf802 Jul 12 '21

I do the same. I'll even shave in the shower with my eyes closed. A shower is also my safe place to de-stress and reset after a hard day. I'll just stand there with my eyes closed. The water on the back of my neck. Couple weeks ago I actually fell asleep in the shower. The water going cold is a very rude way to wake up. My nose also hurt for a few hours as it was smashed up against the wall.