The Unique Experiences That Truly Freak Me Out
I don't freak out easily. When things need changing, I face them head-on. But there are indeed scenarios that make me anxious and uneasy.
Trusting People
People…Attached to them, I get deeply invested. Their well-being, their happiness, their faults – it all becomes my own burden. When they betray me, particularly when they hurt me badly, it sets me back in a profound way. This leaves me in a constant state of pain, grappling with a lack of trust and a need to distance myself from people. Friends, family – none of these seem safe anymore. Unknown people, on the other hand, are the ‘real’ ones in my life now.
The Maintenance Point
Today's experience with the maintenance staff truly freaked me out. They were supposed to pick up the garbage on Saturday but didn't do their job. When another person audaciously started to mess with my garbage, I resorted to double-bagging it and driving to the back trash bin. This understandably irritates me considering the premium we pay for this service. It's frustrating when expectations are not met, especially in the realm of contracted services.
Strange Questions on Quora
On platforms like Quora, there are some questions that can be easily answered independently, yet people go ahead and waste time seeking answers. For example, one might ask, “What are the cities that begin with the letter ‘u’ in the United States?” A simple search on the internet or an atlas would suffice. These questions waste the time and patience of people who have knowledge and are willing to share it. It's frustrating when people are too lazy to solve problems themselves, even with the tools available right at their fingertips.
Stairwells and the Unexplainable
There are specific scenarios that cause me unease. For instance, stairwells – not the height per se, but the presence of them. One anecdote from my college days still haunts me. I had to sit in a specific area of a room, out of sight of the stairwell in an adjacent hall. While I managed okay on the third floor, the sight of the stairwell made me uncomfortable. It's a strange and unexplainable feeling, but it exists.
Silent People and Negative Energies
People who are overly quiet often make me feel uncomfortable. As an outgoing person, I expect some form of reciprocation when I initiate conversation. If someone doesn't respond or even gives me a snarky look, it leaves me feeling disrespected. This person's presence tends to be a lingering shadow, with a snarky attitude and a rude demeanor. This behavior makes me feel like I am in the room with Littlefinger from Game of Thrones, someone I cannot easily confront or ignore due to their unfriendly presence.
Spiders and Flying
Spiders are designed by Satan himself. No other explanation makes sense. They evoke intense fear and anxiety in me. On the other hand, flying is a different kind of discomfort. My fear of not having a parachute in the event of a plane crash is irrational but very real. While driving in a car is statistically riskier, the sudden realization of vulnerability during flights can be paralyzing. However, I am working on overcoming this fear, knowing that flying is the safest way to travel.