I think pens and forks are disgusting! I can't stand the sight of them! (or people who use them...which is pretty much every one.) My parents think I should see a phsychologist about my phobia. But I think I'm fine. What do you people think?
2006-07-08 12:05:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Most people have phobias, many to different things- things that they might be embarrassed of telling others about.
I think you're lucky because you know what your "phobia" is. If you can avoid coming in contact w/ those things, then great. if this is something that starts taking over your life, then maybe professional help might be something to look into.
Good luck!
2006-07-08 12:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by qt2sh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very scared of water.. but I take showers and swim in the pool in the backyard occasionally.. the reality of the situation is that although you may be afraid of pens and forks.. they are as essential to everyday life as water is.. I am certainly not going to say just get over it, but life will contimue to be difficult unless you find some kind of solution to what seems to be affecting you. My suggestion would be that you give it a chance and see what a psychologist thinks about it? You have nothing to lose, (except maybe your phobia) and there is no shame in admitting a flaw. Can you name a person in your life that doesn't have one? I can't.
The question is really.. if you feel 'fine',
why would your parents be so concerned. I would take that as a hint that something might be wrong..
Maybe it is something like a nasty bug on the back of your shirt.. you can't see it.. but someone will always let you know it is there.
Give it some consideration.. It is very natural to be rebellious towards your parents, but your mental health should not have to suffer because of it :)
2006-07-08 20:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fear of pens and forks can and will affect your every day life. You should generally seek treatment or help for a phobia if it affects your every day life. Most people see forks and pens many times a day. If it comes to the point where you cannot go out to dinner, or be around an office, I think its time to get help. If it's just a general disliking of the objects, but you can still stand to be around them and use them when necessary, it's probably okay.
2006-07-08 19:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have problems and need a phsychologist..
if you aren't using a fork how are you gonna eat??
and in school and work and at certain times you need to use a pen, so how are you gonna write??
pens and forks aren't gross... people who dont use them are
2006-07-08 19:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Italian QT 312 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a severe form of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) I would recommend that you see someone so the problem doesn't get worse later on in life. It can be treated with good results. :)
2006-07-08 19:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Batgurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should use chopsticks. Tell everybody you picked up the habit on a trip to the Orient.
2006-07-08 19:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YOU SHOULD SEE A PHSYCHOLOGIST. ITS PROBELY SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED A LONG TIME AGO IN YOUR CHILD HOOD.
2006-07-08 19:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by tmathis614 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should see someone to get it under control before it expands to more things and more people.
2006-07-08 19:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you feel about spoons? just wondering..
I think you should take your parents advice
2006-07-08 19:11:09 · answer #9 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it might be a good idea, then you could figure out why your afraid
2006-07-08 19:12:23 · answer #10 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋