30 Unsettling But Intriguing Pics Of “Liminal Spaces”

Have you ever heard of liminal anxiety? Well, if not, just know that the phenomenon arises from the uncertainty and discomfort experienced in “liminal” spaces. Derived from the Latin word “limen,” meaning threshold, liminality describes the ambiguity and disorientation one feels when standing at the precipice of change, whether it’s a life transition, cultural shift, or personal transformation.

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Where Am I?

For What Would You Ride This?

Skiing Down There…

Liminal spaces have always had sort of a peculiar allure to them. For example, picture an empty, dimly lit hallway in a long-abandoned hotel, a silent playground at twilight, or maybe even an old stairwell that seems to lead to nowhere. These settings might conjure feelings of eerie nostalgia, as though they belong to forgotten fragments of dreams.

What Did You Order?

I Don‘T Want To Dream

You Look Fine

The Instagram page “Liminal Anxiety” captures the essence of these places that we mentioned before, presenting its followers with an array of images that not only invite contemplation but also challenge the viewer’s understanding of time and place in today’s modern, yet hectic world.

Chair

Going For A Walk

What Would You Do Here?

The reception to the “Liminal Anxiety” Instagram page has been a blend of nostalgia, intrigue, and at times, unease (which makes sense given the page’s name). Many followers have expressed how they feel an uncanny connection to these places, despite never having been there. Comments like “This feels oddly familiar” or “Why does this give me such intense deja vu?” can be found under the majority of posts.

The Pepsi Rooms

Who Would U Call?

Where Does This Stair Lead To?

Inside Or Outside?

Liminal Anxiety

Abandoned City Island In Japan

Do We Know This Place?

Let‘S Take A Bath

Would U Enter?

Enter The Tunnel

Red

Red & Grey

Empty Pool

Would U Enter?

Slides

Happy Birthday

How Do You Feel?

Wavy Floor

Liminal Basketball

Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen

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Would U Ride It?

How To Exit The Backrooms?

It Is Winter. You Have To Walk Home From Work Because Your Bus Broke Down. It’s Late, But Not Too Dark Yet. You Have A Long Way To Go And You Are Freezing

Who Is This?

I Don‘T Wanna See This When I Go To Work

Flipping Patties

Let‘S Slide

Hall

New Gaming Setup

What Is This?