27 Scary Moments Many People Never Thought Could Even Happen

We all have our ‘worst nightmare’ situations. It could be being buried alive, getting stuck in an elevator, or suddenly ending up face-to-face with a crocodile.But what if some of those seemingly absurd fears actually came true in real life? How would you handle such situations?These photos from theFears I Never Knew I Had subredditshow just that. It’s a collection of creepy moments you likely never knew you’d come across. Many of these images involve terrifying arachnids showing themselves in unexpected places, gnarly injuries, and supposedly tranquil moments taking sudden, unpleasant left turns.Scroll through if you’re ready to be freaked out. But proceed at your own risk.This post may includeaffiliate links.

We all have our ‘worst nightmare’ situations. It could be being buried alive, getting stuck in an elevator, or suddenly ending up face-to-face with a crocodile.

But what if some of those seemingly absurd fears actually came true in real life? How would you handle such situations?

These photos from theFears I Never Knew I Had subredditshow just that. It’s a collection of creepy moments you likely never knew you’d come across. Many of these images involve terrifying arachnids showing themselves in unexpected places, gnarly injuries, and supposedly tranquil moments taking sudden, unpleasant left turns.

Scroll through if you’re ready to be freaked out. But proceed at your own risk.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Spray Some Bug Spray On Your Eyeballs, Will Ya?

Always Check

In her interview withScientific American, she noted that such fears could develop from a frightening event where a person has no control, even if they just witnessed it.

“For instance, watching a devastating airplane crash on the news may trigger a fear of flying. That said, discerning the origin of the disorder can be difficult because people tend to do a poor job of identifying the source of their fears.”

Yep, Being More Careful With Jackets Now

Jeez

Almost Finished My Nectarine On My Lunch Break Today And The Pit Broke Open While I Was Taking A Bite, Revealing An Ant Colony, Eggs And All

Accidentally Running Into Someone Holding An Open Cardboard Box And Cutting/Bruising Your Eye On The Flap

There’s also instructional fear acquisition, which neuroscientistDean Burnettexplained in his article onThe Guardianwebsite. It’s the kind of fear we develop after watching a horror film that leads to three sleepless nights in a row.“Certain horror films are particularly good at this, presenting everyday things likebirdsas things to be feared, associations which stay with people for a long time,” Dr. Burnett explains. “TheFinal Destinationseries is particularly cruel in that it tries to make people terrified of ‘not dying.’”

“Certain horror films are particularly good at this, presenting everyday things likebirdsas things to be feared, associations which stay with people for a long time,” Dr. Burnett explains. “TheFinal Destinationseries is particularly cruel in that it tries to make people terrified of ‘not dying.’”

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ATM Shut Down With My Card In It

Not Seeing Spiders On My Hoodie In The Dark And Putting It On

I dislocated my jaw… While eating cereal.

A Fear Of Eating Too Hard

Omg

Dr. Burnett also pointed out that humans have evolved to acquire phobias, especially against predators. He mentioned studies showing that primates develop a fear of snakes much quicker than other stimuli.“If you’re evolving in an environment where snakes are a genuine but subtle threat, this tendency would help no doubt. It might explain the spider thing (arachnophobia) too.”

“If you’re evolving in an environment where snakes are a genuine but subtle threat, this tendency would help no doubt. It might explain the spider thing (arachnophobia) too.”

Scorpion Tangerine

According to Dr. Burnett, sufferers of irrational fears and phobias are fully aware of what they’re dealing with. And because it involves multiple brain regions, the condition becomes more complex to handle.“You can’t simply make someone encounter the thing they’re afraid of to show them it’s harmless,” he explained. “As far as the brain is concerned, thefear responseIS a negative physical consequence, so on a subconscious level, the phobia is self-fulfilling.”

“You can’t simply make someone encounter the thing they’re afraid of to show them it’s harmless,” he explained. “As far as the brain is concerned, thefear responseIS a negative physical consequence, so on a subconscious level, the phobia is self-fulfilling.”

Had To Use Tweezers To Yank This Guy Out Of My Belly Button. I Live In Central New Jersey

So, I Found A Piece Of Blender Blade In My Coffee This Afternoon

Leaving A Mirror Next To A Window And Accidentally Burning Your House Down

Researchsuggests that irrational fears may feed underlying anxiety. Some of the disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.The research also pointed out that these anxieties usually pose little to zero threat to the person. It states, “Many people living with anxiety know their fears are irrational, but certain thoughts and situations still set off a flight, fight, or freeze response.”

Researchsuggests that irrational fears may feed underlying anxiety. Some of the disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The research also pointed out that these anxieties usually pose little to zero threat to the person. It states, “Many people living with anxiety know their fears are irrational, but certain thoughts and situations still set off a flight, fight, or freeze response.”

My Gas Pedal Getting Stuck On My Floor Mat