Ok I know this is a really wierd phobia, but Ive got a servere phobia of used band-aids. I nearley gag when I see one, exspecially the older ones that are like moist, just thinking about them I freak out alot. Is there anyway I can calm down this phobia???
2007-03-08 16:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by Allyson 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I dont' blame you for having a phobia. Most "used" bandaids have many germs on them and it is pretty gross because a lot of people don't dispose of them properly. I don't know how you avoid being grossed out by it.
as long as you don't have a phobia to NEW bandaids, I don't think you have much of an issue!
2007-03-08 16:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Deu 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are kind of gross and slimy. I don't blame u 4 having a phobia of used band aids. It kind of reminds me of used condoms or used needles people just throw around....... Ewwww, Gross, Disgusting!
2007-03-08 16:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by londam2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time you cut yourself and you are dripping blood - refuse to use a bandaid. Just think of your phobia - as the blood drips you'll say screw the phobia - you will realize the lack of a bandaid is more frustrating than the fear of seeing a messy used one
2007-03-08 17:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
geez. There are infectious diseases, people dying from flesh eating diseases, cancer, heart disease. Wars. Murder, rape, stealing and you are afraid on something that is an inch long. I hope that put it in perspective
2007-03-08 16:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by Robbi p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this same issue!!!! I thought I was alone in the world.
2015-06-02 09:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by AnnaLee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
systematic desensitization-go ahead and lick it, then the fear will be gone.
2007-03-08 16:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by crispies! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋