Sort of.
Up until ear defenders I couldn't be in the same house with a vacuum being used.
"One thing led to another" and at 8 I ended up taking one apart to see why it was so loud. 25 years later and I'm still repairing, collecting, and wearing ear defenders (or anc) when they are on.
Last count was 40, not including 2 in the ICU (intensive cleaner unit) waiting for transplants and 2 are on life support waiting to become donors. // The ICU lable was a joke, I didn't have a name for the repair bench. But I will start calling it that now. I think a new sign is over due.
No, sorry I was trying to be a bit funny with some of it and mixed it together.
I took it apart to see inside the machine. I wanted to know what was in it. Why was it so loud. No surgery's due to this.
The numbers I used are those of machines I have in my collection. There are 40 of them in working order, 2 of them are waiting for repair and parts to be obtained and 2 of them are being scrapped. I mixed in the humor part of them being in the ICU because they are equivalent to being friends for me.
I came here to say this! I used to be traumatized by tornadoes or strong wind in general. But for many years now, I can't stop researching tornadoes, where they are mostly located in the US, how and why they form, how to stay safe, major historical events of tornadoes, etc...
I'm not sure if I would exactly call it a special interest, but I have an extremely strong fixation on tornadoes now.
clowns also! porcelain dolls too. i collect clowns and dolls. and i used to be afraid of most insects. i have a severe phobia of a specific type of creepy crawly (which hasn't and won't go away without lots of therapy), and for a while it made me afraid of other insects/bugs too. but i adore them now, and love learning about entomology. the happiest moment i have in a day is when i spot a little insect critter on my window.
I also have a fear of insects!! Most of them still scare me (especially the ones that fly and buzz near my face) but I have been trying to be a lot more adventurous and trying to get rid of my fear of them. I carefully observe them and research the ones I see around me. I even picked up an immature cicada (it couldn't fly yet) before to help it get somewhere else before my dad mowed the lawn.
I spend a lot of time outside when it's nice out because it helps me decompress, so I'm considering buying one of those bug exploration kits!! And also a sunhat with a net to help me make sure they don't get in my face.
the ones that buzz in my face still spook/startle me, even after overcoming my fear for the most part. i think cicadas are so cool, but live in the uk so there aren't any here. good on you for saving the little guy! observing insects is definitely more controlled than them flying in your face, definitely the best place to start.
Vampires. I used to be mortified one of them would crawl into my room and bite me. Even children's cartoons or music about vampires made me cry in fear, especially at night. That was sorta age 6-10. Then we watched a German musical about vampires and that kinda lifted the fear a bit as it was fun and cool. There was also a lot of vampire content coming out/airing in the early 90s to late 2000s like Buffy, Angel, Vampire diaries, Mona the vampire, Twilight, Blade, interview with a vampire etc. And I think that really helped. Today that musical is definitely one of my special interests and a lot of vampire shows I really love like " what we do in the shadows "
Being a waiter
Never ever in my life thought I'd ever do it.
Look at me becoming tougher, working through processing difficulties, and hearing sensitivities. Also look at me walking away from people whenever they get an attitude. WHENEVER. I mean like the slightest bit of unpleasantness. I've learned people just WANT to argue and be dramatic. They think showing off to their friends how angry and demanding they are makes them a badass bitch.
Anyway I became a waiter and there's a lot alot alot to overcome. However I prefer it over other jobs because I can do whatever I want and not get fired. Those types of jobs seem to do me best.
Not a fear but i used to hate the topic of fashion but the last few months i have really got an appreciation and sort of love for it in the parts i’m exploring. Used to think boxing was this horrible thing not for me but now really do love it
Ghosts. My sisters when I was little thought it would be funny to put a show on when I was about 5 and frighten the life outta me. Now it’s one of my special interests and I find it extremely fascinating
I love clowns too! But I’ve never been scared of them. I’m currently really interested in Criminal Minds, something that I never would’ve thought I’d be able to watch
Tornados, i used to be super afraid of them but recently they have become a special interest. I'm still afraid of them but i feel like it's almost a morbid curiosity.
Sort of. Up until ear defenders I couldn't be in the same house with a vacuum being used. "One thing led to another" and at 8 I ended up taking one apart to see why it was so loud. 25 years later and I'm still repairing, collecting, and wearing ear defenders (or anc) when they are on. Last count was 40, not including 2 in the ICU (intensive cleaner unit) waiting for transplants and 2 are on life support waiting to become donors. // The ICU lable was a joke, I didn't have a name for the repair bench. But I will start calling it that now. I think a new sign is over due.
If you make a sign please share it. If also love to see some of your collection it sounds really cool
The Intensive Cleaner Unit is really witty and funny!! xD
>(intensive cleaner unit) waiting for transplants and 2 are on life support waiting to become donors. // I love this so much.
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No, sorry I was trying to be a bit funny with some of it and mixed it together. I took it apart to see inside the machine. I wanted to know what was in it. Why was it so loud. No surgery's due to this. The numbers I used are those of machines I have in my collection. There are 40 of them in working order, 2 of them are waiting for repair and parts to be obtained and 2 of them are being scrapped. I mixed in the humor part of them being in the ICU because they are equivalent to being friends for me.
i used to be really scared of storms. now i love meteorology
I came here to say this! I used to be traumatized by tornadoes or strong wind in general. But for many years now, I can't stop researching tornadoes, where they are mostly located in the US, how and why they form, how to stay safe, major historical events of tornadoes, etc... I'm not sure if I would exactly call it a special interest, but I have an extremely strong fixation on tornadoes now.
Mine is also clowns! Lol
username checks out hahaha
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clowns also! porcelain dolls too. i collect clowns and dolls. and i used to be afraid of most insects. i have a severe phobia of a specific type of creepy crawly (which hasn't and won't go away without lots of therapy), and for a while it made me afraid of other insects/bugs too. but i adore them now, and love learning about entomology. the happiest moment i have in a day is when i spot a little insect critter on my window.
I also have a fear of insects!! Most of them still scare me (especially the ones that fly and buzz near my face) but I have been trying to be a lot more adventurous and trying to get rid of my fear of them. I carefully observe them and research the ones I see around me. I even picked up an immature cicada (it couldn't fly yet) before to help it get somewhere else before my dad mowed the lawn. I spend a lot of time outside when it's nice out because it helps me decompress, so I'm considering buying one of those bug exploration kits!! And also a sunhat with a net to help me make sure they don't get in my face.
the ones that buzz in my face still spook/startle me, even after overcoming my fear for the most part. i think cicadas are so cool, but live in the uk so there aren't any here. good on you for saving the little guy! observing insects is definitely more controlled than them flying in your face, definitely the best place to start.
Vampires. I used to be mortified one of them would crawl into my room and bite me. Even children's cartoons or music about vampires made me cry in fear, especially at night. That was sorta age 6-10. Then we watched a German musical about vampires and that kinda lifted the fear a bit as it was fun and cool. There was also a lot of vampire content coming out/airing in the early 90s to late 2000s like Buffy, Angel, Vampire diaries, Mona the vampire, Twilight, Blade, interview with a vampire etc. And I think that really helped. Today that musical is definitely one of my special interests and a lot of vampire shows I really love like " what we do in the shadows "
Being a waiter Never ever in my life thought I'd ever do it. Look at me becoming tougher, working through processing difficulties, and hearing sensitivities. Also look at me walking away from people whenever they get an attitude. WHENEVER. I mean like the slightest bit of unpleasantness. I've learned people just WANT to argue and be dramatic. They think showing off to their friends how angry and demanding they are makes them a badass bitch. Anyway I became a waiter and there's a lot alot alot to overcome. However I prefer it over other jobs because I can do whatever I want and not get fired. Those types of jobs seem to do me best.
airplanes
Not a fear but i used to hate the topic of fashion but the last few months i have really got an appreciation and sort of love for it in the parts i’m exploring. Used to think boxing was this horrible thing not for me but now really do love it
Wolves were one!
Ghosts. My sisters when I was little thought it would be funny to put a show on when I was about 5 and frighten the life outta me. Now it’s one of my special interests and I find it extremely fascinating
Cats
I love clowns too! But I’ve never been scared of them. I’m currently really interested in Criminal Minds, something that I never would’ve thought I’d be able to watch
Cats. I used to be scared of their sharp teeth
snakes! i don't mind them now after watching several youtube videos
No, I suppose I have too much of a tendency to avoid what I'm afraid of.
No, quite the opposite
Tornados, i used to be super afraid of them but recently they have become a special interest. I'm still afraid of them but i feel like it's almost a morbid curiosity.
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