Now that sports betting is legal and more accessible than ever before, it seems like a great time to address the elephant in the room. In this case, the elephant is not an elephant at all and is instead Fear of Sports Betting. This is different than in-person betting for a variety of reasons. You […]
Fear of Baking
I know what you’re thinking. Fear of Baking? Isn’t that just Fear of Cooking with a slightly different name? Yes! But also, no. Chefs of any skill level will tell you there is a distinct difference in cooking vs baking. Things can ignite in flames in different ways. Events requiring absurd numbers of pastries can […]
Fear of Awkward Silences
Very apt and timely post, I know. Let’s not dwell on how many months it has been since the last post. Why bother focusing on things like empty promises and vague updates? Here is a new post, alive and well. If anything, let’s just chalk up the delay to building up the suspense and anticipation. […]
Fear of a Full Moon
Since the dawn of time, there have been two facts the world has collectively agreed on. The sun either rises in the East or the West (can never remember that one so I don’t want to look like an idiot by guessing. This is a much better solution) and at night there is a moon. […]
Fear of Making Someone Wait
Is there anything worse than the feeling of knowing someone else is waiting on you for something? That’s a rhetorical question because there are definitely worse things. But you can still answer anyway. The feeling of eyes on you coupled with looks of disappointment. An activity or event that cannot begin without your arrival. Timelines […]
Fear of Elevators
Some people associate elevators with the concept of vertical movement. Which is fair because that is literally their sole purpose. However, for a larger group of people, elevators represent anxiety and terror. This could be due to their small, confined spaces but could also be the result of their ability to climb extreme heights often […]
Fear of Having Your Picture Taken
Social Media fanatics and those with SelfieSticks are used to having a catalogue of pictures of them, of their pets, nature, and anything else hashtag-worthy. Taking pictures just for the sake of taking pictures is just a normal part of life. Any chance to walk by a reflective surface is a welcome reason to evaluate […]
Fear of Being Overdressed
Have you ever walked outside the house on a hot, summer day and realized you’re the only person wearing a tuxedo? Have you ever gone scuba diving in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and realized you’re the only person wearing a tuxedo? Perhaps you went to a fancy event at a ballroom gala and […]
Fear of Property
While binge-watching Criminal Minds, a close personal friend of mine (restraining order pending), Dr. Spencer Reid, let me know about a Fear of Property called Orthophobia. This Fear basically means the idea of having or owning your own possessions frightens you and you may instead live a minimalistic life. Reid also let me know he’s […]
Fear of a Full Inbox
In a world where everything is readily available at the click of a button and news coming at you from every direction, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is rampant. On a daily basis, you may receive 100 texts you acknowledge but forget to respond to. You may receive 100 Social Media mentions for that great […]