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1. Every morning my local radio station offer prizes for callers who can answer the random morning question. Some days I answer right other days I miss, but this particular morning I am feeling lucky. So I call in and what do you know, I win! The DJ explains that I won a trip to the Bahamas and that the airfare is covered. That is when it all went bad for me. I knew that I would freak if I had to fly on a plane, so ultimately I gave the tickets away. What phobia do I suffer from?
2. It is a beautiful day outside, sunny with a temperature around 85 degrees. Perfect for a trip to the beach for a little fun in the sun. Or is it? For some this could be the worst idea you could come up with. The thought of being in the ocean where sharks roam will definitely get some people in panic mode. The thought of getting eaten alive by a huge shark may seem farfetched but if you meet someone with this phobia, it is reality. What phobia can you name from this description?
3. Being from South Carolina or any state along the eastern seaboard of the United States, we are well aware of the potential of bad storms. I hate when we have weather alerts or when we have to brace for a hurricane impact. I start to panic and think the worst will always happen when a storm approaches. I have been in the middle of a few and will never forget Hugo, which left my state devastated. Can you guess the phobia am I describing?
4. Now for a phobia that I actually suffer from really badly. I remember as a kid walking in the woods and coming across a snake for the first time. I did not know how to react. I got goosebumps and did not know whether to run or stay still. It happens every time that I see a snake now regardless of if it is a friend's pet or a wild one in the woods. From what I have told you, what phobia do I suffer from?
5. I have rehearsed my lines a million times and now I know every word by heart. I feel pretty good about it and can't wait to give my speech tonight. I am onstage and the curtains pull back, and suddenly I feel like I am about to pass out. I am sweating, my knees are shaking, and I can't remember anything. I look around and see all the eyes that are fixed on me, and I try to make a sound but I can't. What phobia has made me like this?
6. I remember when I was a kid I loved to trick-or-treat on Halloween. Going from house to house, filling bags up with candy was a kid's life. But for some it was not a fun thing to do. I once had a friend that was not going with me because we went at night. I asked him why and he told me that he was afraid of the dark, especially when everyone was dressed up in creepy costumes. Needless to say he missed out on a lot of fun due to this phobia. Which phobia did my friend have?
7. Sometimes I wonder how people can look the same way for years. Certain people come to mind, like celebrities. Hair dyes, face creams, and expensive surgeries all help to keep the aging looking young. I guess they are scared to get old. I am not sure, but spending thousands of dollars on a face lift makes me believe they probably suffer from this phobia. What phobia is being described?
8. The year is 1800. Imagine yourself in a coma after a terrible accident. In those days, there were no monitors or life support to tell others you were still alive. In most cases there was no embalming process either. So they dig a hole, put you in a box, and lower you in the ground. Then it happens: you wake up. You have been buried alive and there is no way to call for help. Over time this type of incident has caused this phobia. What phobia is the fear of being buried alive?
9. You look outside and see a line of people coming towards your home. They seem lifeless and are moving in sluggish manner. They all seem to be chanting "brains" for some reason. You start to shoot them but it really does not phase them, and you realize they are zombies. Do you think a zombie could bite you and turn you into one? As farfetched as it may seem, the fear of zombies is a real phobia that many deal with. What is the name of this phobia?
10. You and your partner have been together for a long time. Everything is perfect in your relationship and every day is wonderful together. One day your partner pops the question: "Will you marry me?" You suddenly get nauseous, start to sweat, and you change the subject. You cannot imagine yourself married or tied down. In fact, you are suffering from the fear of commitment. What is this fear called?
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