The phobia thread

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This is the place for discussing all our phobias, big or small.

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While I was out today, my fear of falling into the sky came back. It hit me as I was walking along Ridgeway Road. The moment I caught site of Sheffield sprawled out below me, in the distance, I felt like I was no longer firmly rooted to the ground and I had to turn round and go back the other way, so that I could no longer see that I was up high. This makes me very sad, as it means I can no longer stand on hilltops and take in panoramic views.

[Guest]

But you've just reminded me;

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I'll be venturing outside in a few minutes from now. Pray for me.

[Fangirl Three]

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I'm back. It happened again.

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The good news it that, each time it happens, it takes less time to get over it. This time, the feeling vanished almost as soon as I turned round and headed back the way I'd come.

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Had another attack this morning, using the escalators that lead to the Light Cinema.

How can you have a panic attack about falling into the sky when you're indoors?

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To think, mere days ago, Jodie Whittaker was using that very escalator and holding that very handrail.

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I hope she didn't leave any germs on it.

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I have walked to the top of Gleadless Road, without having a panic attack. Gleadless Road is very big and very steep.

It all got a little anxious as I reached the top and the view widened out before me but I ploughed on and have survived.

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I could have done without the wall to my right, that separated me from the hideous drop into the valley below, being just two foot tall.

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How is this pitiful excuse for a wall supposed to keep me safe?

https://goo.gl/maps/14xLQ5whQFy

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Does this embedded Streetview shot work for you all or is it just me who can see it?

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What kind of excuse for a wall is that?

[Guest]

https://goo.gl/maps/1WCLtSDyMpS2

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When I click on it, all I can see is weird blackness and yellow, green and red dots.

[Butterfield]

Embedded Streetview? I can see it!

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[Fangirl Three]

I can see it too.

You've shown us that place before, with the sinister overgrown alley on the other side of the road.

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