5 Of The Most Common Fears People Face In Their Lifetime | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

5 Of The Most Common Fears People Face In Their Lifetime

Everyone is afraid of something.

242
5 Of The Most Common Fears People Face In Their Lifetime
Tertia Van Rensburg

Everyone is afraid of something. Don't be ashamed if you think your fear is irrational, everyone has their secret fear. For some people it's dogs. For others it's dying. Here are 5 common fears that most people face at one point or another in their lifetime.

1. Acrophobia

Fear of heights. Many people all across the world are absolutely terrified of heights - including me. Just the thought of a rooftop lounge or restaurant is enough for some of us to get knots in our stomachs. Forget about elevators that have glass windows. Seeing the safety of ground grow farther and farther away is not a sight our eyes want to see.

2. Aquaphobia

Fear of drowning. Not many people are afraid of water, but I bet all of us are afraid of drowning. At the beach, swimming out to a sandbar can be the scariest thing to those who face aquaphobia. It's not about the water or the waves. It's about falling underneath into the depths of the blue, unable to breath and slowly dying.

3. Agoraphobia

The fear of being trapped in a situation in which escape would be difficult or impossible. Whether it is agoraphobia or claustrophobia, both are extremely common. Claustrophobia is the fear of being in a small place. Imagine being stuck in an elevator that has stopped between two floors. That is just as bad as death for someone who has agoraphobia.

4. Trypanophobia

Fear of needles and injections. Most people overcome this fear with age. My dad always told me that we can only feel the first millimeter of the needle. He thought that would help. But here I am, in college and still hating needles. It doesn't pass for everyone thought, some adults have to be sedated before they can get a shot or an IV.

5. Scelerophobia

Fear of crime. Who isn't afraid of being: robbed, kidnapped or killed? It's not a fear we all think of daily but it is definitely something that we all face. Crime is all over the place. It's on TV, it's on the news, it's in our lives. How could we not be afraid of it? As long as it does not overcome our life, then it is a fear that we can put aside and ignore for the most part.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

2475
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

17024
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3649
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments