fears, & insecurities as well? Options

[shortie09]

can you guys name any odd fears?


here's a couple...pretty common though...


like claustrophobia ((fear of enclosed areas))


and


acrophobia ((fear of heights))


and


agoraphobia ((fear of being helpless in an embarrassing situation, esp. dealing with open or public places))

[xquizit]

Fears? Well starting off with tangible things... I have an intense fear of insects. Bugaphobia. I'm sure theres a phobia for it. Not quite sure what it is. I just think they're the most hideous creatures on the face of the earth. The way it feels when they crawl on you or look at you. The way some of them suck your blood. They're so creepy. But other than that, I'm not afraid of much else.

As for intangible fears. I think I have the same fears as most people... rejection, loneliness, failure... My greatest fear of all is that my parents will never be 100% proud of me. I'm afraid that I will always continue to disappoint them no matter how hard I try or how many accomplishments I make.

Sometimes I fear that I am destined to be alone. I guess my insecurities get the best of me and I fear that people will see all the bad things in me and leave. I strive to be perfect in everything in hopes that I will be accepted among everyone... I'm aware that this is silly considering that no one could possibly be perfect. But I've lost so many important people in my life plus, so many people I've encountered have disliked me for no apparent reason. So I try to be perfect in hopes that this trend doesn't continue for the rest of my life. I put a lot of pressure on myself to be good at everything I do, and I guess part of that comes from my parents. But I'm reaching the point where I'm exhausted, and I feel like I shouldn't have to work so hard to gain everyone's approval. Especially when I'm so nice to everyone I know.