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more about #fear GoldenRatioφ (aka -girl11): Interesting, because Scientific American just published an article about a study that showed people who can't decipher the facial expression of fear a... more » TurtleSpeak: How the hell can you not tell the difference between fear and disgust? They are completely distinct emotions. Weird. But yeah I second what lobsters... more » salthegeek: Men do extremely stupid things , sometimes while sober. I am not an exception to this mind you. Also yeah, guys have a tolerance for gross stuff , ju... more » Tippi Hedren: I think a lot of this is an evolutionary trait; more specifically, maternal instincts. Identifying the emotions that a baby/child is experiencing was ... more » lobsterswithmittens: The ability to distinguish between the two might have something to do with how often the genders experience each? A few years ago, it was brought to ... more » theysaidwhat: If men can't distinguish between fear and disgust, you'd have to wonder how that plays into domestic violence. #emotions more » Her Grace: SNOWED IN: It would be more efficient for me to list what I am not afraid of. more » NewsBunny: One of my fondest fantasies is being able to become invisible. I would be able to watch people, unseen, all day long. And no one could drag me onstage... more » Cerridwen: Crane flies. Absolutely terrified of them. I will run screaming from the room if I see one. They are so huge, with their creepy bodies the size of ... more » mbot says Spock yeah!: I have a fear of falling backwards when riding up a long escalator. As if my sense of equilibrium will suddenly stop for some reason and I will tumbl... more » emsemerald: I can't deal with sounds that cover up other sounds. Like: the sound of the faucet while washing my face late at night might cover up the sound of som... more » annagsquared: Needles, hands down. This is a bad fear to have since many people assume that you grow out of it after kindergarten. I no longer believe people that... more » girlNOS: I am dextrophobic, meaning I have panic attacks when people stand/sit/lie to the right of my body. I am also very afraid of nail files. I am autistic,... more » TurtleSpeak: The only reason I didn't get my scuba diving certification is because I dropped out of the classes after they tried to make me step into the pool. I c... more » snarkhunting is becoming a sarcastic bitch: Bridges in general, suspension bridges especially, and the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma in particular, though that fear was much, much worse as a child. (... more » snarkhunting is becoming a sarcastic bitch: @ValSilph, @isacloud: OMG. You are my people. I call it gastropodophobia. I'm deathly, panic-attack afraid of slugs and snails. It's gotten easier sin... more » Cookie Guggleman: One of my big fears is actually related to live theater and performances, especially in smaller venues. Sometimes I'm seized with an almost overwhelmi... more » La Chica Lucy: Overly crowded areas. I DO NOT WANT STRANGERS TOUCHING ME! In fact, I really don't like strangers any closer than arm's distance. Also, I have an irra... more » Snowbunny: I also get terrified when people move furniture out of its place in my home. I generally deal with this fear using rage: that doesn't go there and i... more » Grim Reaper of the Forest: Okay, I have one that I need to get off my chest. When I am washing my face at the sink, or sometimes drinking from a fountain, I have an irrational ... more » -
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Study: Women Better At Spotting Fear
According to a new study, women are faster and better than men at distinguishing between fear and disgust, especially in other women. This may have implications for the treatment of diseases with "a gender component," like autism. [EurekAlert] -
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When You Have A Ridiculous Fear
Once again, The Onion hits a bit too close to home with this hilarious article about a theater audience that completely freaks out when performers leave the stage and take their act into the aisles. More »
