If it’s rooted in rational thought, it’s not a phobia.
I’m afraid of hungry bears in the woods. That’s not a phobia. But constantly checking your 17th floor balcony for hungry bears is.
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UNWILLING_PARTICIPANT@sh.itjust.works 9 months agoI think this is like when people say they have OCD when really they just like things tidy. I’m reality it’s more about the ick than any germs
Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 9 months ago
UNWILLING_PARTICIPANT@sh.itjust.works 9 months ago
The way I heard it is if your fear keeps you from doing “normal” activities, then it might be a phobia. Like if you won’t go for a walk on a trail because you might see a snake
1rre@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months ago
Yeah agreed that while you’re more than likely not gonna get sick from it unless you have an allergic reaction of some sort, it’s still probably dusty as those things are a nightmare to clean and so not a pleasant lick