Jumping at shadows...

princess_haru · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject: Jumping at shadows...

I'm always imagining something bad is going to happen to me.

When I'm walking through an automatic door I tense up and imagine it's gonna malfunction and smash shut on me.

If I'm concentrating on something and someone suddenly says something to me I'll jump out of my skin - I've even been known to shriek! Embarassed

If I'm crossing a road and a car's coming towards me I quickly plan out the best route to run, in case the driver puts their foot down and tries to run me over!

When I hear footsteps behind me in an otherwise deserted area I start mentally rehearsing defensive moves, even if it's broad daylight in a really non-sinister setting!

Can anyone else here relate?

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toothpastekisses · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject:

Yup I can relate to you! The thing which freaks me out most is when someone who's behind me shouts really loudly. It's also cringey when someone near me coughs or sneezes really loudly and I jump out of my skin, literally! Weird, I know, but I think it's down to not feeling able to trust others fully cus of fear of rejection or embarrassment

recluse · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

Yes i think that something bad is going to happen in any situation. A common one i get is when i am walking towards a group of youths, and i instantly think that they are going to attack me either verbally o'r physically.

princess_haru · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject:

Whew, at least it's not just me lol.

I get that feeling when I'm walking towards a group of people (especially a gang of teens) too, Recluse. I tend to stiffen up, then realise they'll notice this and be drawn towards what they see as a weakness (ack, some people are just like sharks scenting blood!) so I try to force myself to relax. It's not easy to relax when you're forcing it though Rolling Eyes

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ImSorry · Newbie User Joined: May 27, 2008 Posts: 15

I thought the thread had to do with some OCD, avoiding stepping on shadows Laughing

i did it some years ago

sometimes i think about escaping from the car trying to running me over thing

Psychedelicious · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

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Carstuar · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

I'm not really paranoid, but I like Nirvana, so I voted for that option. :O

coriander1992 · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

Me too. I'm very paranoid. Shocked

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