35 Gigantic Things That Are A Big “Nope, I’m Outta Here” For People With Megalophobia (New Pics)
Megalophobia is the fear of large objects. Some common triggers include tall skyscrapers, large statues, vast mountains, big ships, and even animals like elephants or whales. But for a more comprehensive and vivid list, let's visit the subreddit 'Megalophobia.'
Created back in 2014, it now has 764,000 members who are constantly sharing pictures of the things that they find just too massive to be comfortable with.
Even if you never thought you suffer from this condition, the images are something to behold. Plus, don't miss the chat we had with Padraic Gibson, D.Psych. You'll find it spread throughout the entries.
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The Most Spectacular But Eerie Effect Was Produced By Towering Thunder Clouds That Were Photographed During A Sunset
Just Imagine Going Hiking In The Woods And Coming Across This Beast
Megalophobia is not an official diagnosis as such, but rather a very rare and particular form of an official psychiatric diagnosis known as 'specific phobia.'
Researchers don’t yet know the exact number of people who have megalophobia, which is likely because many who have specific phobias don’t seek treatment for them.
Specific phobias, in general, are a relatively common mental health condition, and it is estimated that around 7 to 10% of the population has one.
Major Iron Giant Vibes From This Icelandic Pylon Concept
Astronaut Bruce Mccandless II Floats Untethered Away From The Safety Of The Space Shuttle
With nothing but his Manned Maneuvering Unit keeping him alive. The first person in history to do so.
Coastal Redwoods Are A Thing To Admire
They really are. We have young ones throughout Sacramento. The ones in The Redwood Forest are a sight unlike any other, and smells as beautiful as they look. There is still remnants of Endor of Star Wars E6 in there.
"Megalophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear of large objects or structures," Dr. Padraic Gibson, who is a consultant clinical psychotherapist and the clinical director of The OCD Clinic as well as the director of training and organization consultation at The Coaching Clinic, told Bored Panda.
"The psychological basis behind megalophobia is likely to be multifactorial, involving conditioning, learning, and cognitive processes."
"The fear of large objects may be rooted in experiences or observations during childhood or early life, and media exposure can also contribute to its development. The fear is reinforced by avoidance behaviors, making the fear more ingrained," Gibson, who has contributed to the TV and Film industries as a specialist consultant, and writes regularly for Psychology Today, explained.
Infinite Lavender Field In Valensole, South Of France
Imagine Just Enjoying A Swim Underwater And This Big Boy Coming Up Behind You
The Giant pacific octopus. It is mainly found 2,000 meters deep in the ocean and is best adapted to cold and oxygen-rich water.
The Bridge, Near Da Nang, Vietnam
If people are still here in 1000 years they are really going to wonder who the c**p those hands used to belong to.
Great Artist Is Very Beutiful Maked Him
Absolutely gorgeous sculpture but who on Earth made the caption😂
The primary symptoms of megalophobia include:
- Chest pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Dizziness;
- Feelings of panic;
- Increased heart rate;
- Nausea;
- Shaking;
- Shortness of breath;
- Sweating.
Iceberg Alley, Newfoundland
Terrifying Water Wall
Inside A Salt Mine In Soledar, Ukraine
Airship Hangar (People For Scale)
Moving beyond phobias, Gibson wanted to shine a light on obsessive individuals, or "the perfectionists who feel an incessant need to control every aspect of their lives, including their own physical reactions to fear."
"Ironically, this obsessive control often leads to feelings of being overwhelmed, and persistent thoughts can take over their minds," the psychotherapist highlighted.
This Enormous Crocodile Was Pulled From The Water In Zimbabwe Back In 2010 After Cows & Other Vital Livestock Kept Vanishing
The Size Of This Monstrous Machine
Statueokay I Knew He Was Big, But
it was designed to be disproportionate, so on the ground, perspective would make it look normal as opposed to distorted.
Sleipner A Offshore Platform
"Conquering phobias and overcoming obsessions may seem daunting, but remember, you're not alone on this journey," Gibson said. "With the guidance of skilled therapists and a commitment to embracing change, you can break free from the shackles of fear and anxiety."
"Empowering yourself to face your fears head-on and let go of unnecessary control can lead to a life of newfound freedom and joy."
Giant Hands Emerge From Venice
Ben Nevis, Scotland
The Rarely Seen Back Of The Hoover Dam Before It Was Filled With Water, 1936
I love the movie "Foola Rush In" and couldn't wait to go take a pic on the dam where Selma Hayak's character always tossed a coin (crossing the line from AZ to NV) where it's painted on the road. I cannot tell you how much I was looking forward to getting my pic. Cue the disappointment as the states and state line are NOT written on the road. Like, you don't even know where one state ends and the other begins. This was about 25 years ago and I'm disappointed all over again typing this out. Lol
Comet 67p/C-G Compared To The City Of Los Ángeles
According to Dr. Padraic Gibson, phobias, including megalophobia, can significantly impact a person's quality of life and well-being, so it's essential to seek professional help if your fears are interfering with your daily functioning.
"Mental health professionals can provide appropriate assessments and design personalized treatment plans to help individuals overcome their phobias and lead more fulfilling lives. Early intervention can often lead to better treatment outcomes, so it's crucial not to delay seeking help if a phobia is causing distress," he added. "Embrace the journey of self-discovery, and step into a world of newfound empowerment and personal growth. You can conquer your fears and live life to the fullest."
Meanwhile, if these pictures cause you to feel only small uneasiness, you can harden yourself by firing up our earlier publications on this subreddit here and here.
Went To St. Peter’s Basilica Today And The Sheer Size Of It Made Me Feel A Little Uneasy Tbh
That actually was a major purpose of them, to overawe the worshippers,
This One Is Very Unsettling
This clock face exists however in Mecca. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293993-d1933375-Reviews-Fairmont_Makkah_Clock_Royal_Tower-Mecca_Makkah_Province.html
Superkintaro
Not Something You Find On The Beach Everyday
Troll-A, Over 1500 Feet Tall, Being Taken Out To Sea Before It’s Legs Are Sunk Down To The Ocean Floor
Fittingly given that its job is out to sea, it's clearly wearing bellbottoms.
Crew Members Standing Inside The Cargo Tank Of An Lng (Liquefied Natural Gas) Tanker
The Sphere In Vegas
Constructed From 1978 To 1982 In Noisy-Le-Grand, A Suburb Located Ten Miles East Of Paris, Les Espaces D’abraxas Is A Notable Housing Estate Designed By The Late Catalan Architect Ricardo Bofill, Who Passed Away Last Year
Of course the French would build an apartment building that looks like a panopticon. Fucox would be very pleased.
Bagger 288 Excavator
The Zubr-Class, The Biggest Hovercraft Compared To A Normal Sized Apc
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg, South Africa
Reminds me of the mega buildings in the Karl Urban 2012 film Dredd.
The Titanic's Propellers, 1911
A Free Diver Sitting In The Engine Of A Sunken Plane
No Thanks
The True Terrifying Scale Of The White Cliffs Of Dover, UK
Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona, Spain
This Image Of The Empire State Building Taken In New Jersey Makes Me Feel Strange
This Is A Japanese Spider Crab It’s Legs Can Grow Up To 120 Cm And It’s The Sea Crab
This Thoroughly Creeps Me Out
Super-Kamiokande Neutrino Detector In Japan
Duga Is A Soviet Over-The-Horizon Radar Station For An Early Detection System For Launches Of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
The Size Of This Snowman
4600 Ft Glass Walkway In China
2nd Largest Hole In The World, Eastern Siberia
since this hole also appears to be in Russia, I'm not sure if it's the same one, but according to google the largest (or at least, the deepest) is the "Kola Borehole" in siberia.... this diagram puts into perspective how insanely deep it is kolahole-6...33-png.jpg 
Behold This Giant Bessemer Converter
The Spillway Of The Robert-Bourassa Power Station In Northern Quebec. It's Nicknamed "Giant's Staircase" And I Found It On Google Earth
Eyjafjallajökull Erupting In Iceland
This Just Feels Like A Necessity For This Subreddit. Chesapeake Bay Bridge
I should probably go to sleep, my brain read cupcake bay bridge
Offshore Platform-City For Scale !
How Much Would It Cost For You To Do This?
Massive Chinese Highway System
Man Compared To A Nuclear Cooling Tower
I recall many decades ago soon after they became common that some people thought the 'White stuff' that came out was smoke. Radioactive smoke!. When people were told it was actually steam, they thought 'Radioactive steam' which would make 'Radioactive clouds' and 'Radioactive rain'. I'm sure there are some people who still think that to this day
Look Up And Up And Up
A Cannon Suppressor (Sometimes Called A Silencer) On A M109g
Humans For Scale... There Are At Least 3 If You Zoom
Sailing Under The Five-Mile Long Mackinaw Bridge - Connecting Michigan's Upper And Lower Peninsula
Raffles City, Chongqing, China
Mecca Cityscape, Including The Royal Tower Hotel. The 3rd Tallest Building In The World
Offshore Tripods Require Special Transport Unit Configurations
Wernher Von Braun Standing Next To The F-1 Engines Which Took Man To The Moon. (1969)
Marble Quarry In Greece
From R/Spacep**n- Could Have Been Posted Before But I Thought It Was Cool
I Went On A Walk But There Was Something About The Trees In The Distance…
Imagine This
I heard "Can I talk to you about your extended warranty?" when I saw this, and now I can't stop laughing.
The Pageos Satellite Being Tested Prior To Launch
Trouble Ahead
Did Someone Say Terrifyingly Big Doors?
A Wind Turbine Base Before Concrete Is Poured Over The Rebar And Bolt Cage
They sometimes bring the cylinders along my road, and before they raised my internet wire (which comes from a pole on the other side), I got my wire ripped down twice by them. They are not supposed to use my road, but they don't care.
Art Installations By Chiharu Shiota, I Hope These Count
Just Some Legs... Eye Think
German Hydraulic Steel Press, Human For Scale
Oil Rigs, Signal Hill, Los Angeles 1941
NYC Oculus (With Proper Scale)
The Largest Cruise Ship In The World, Symphony Of The Seas
This ship is so big that, after it sinks, you will have to be a TRILLIONAIRE to die on a submersible visiting the wreck.
Portal 2 Gives Me Serious Megalophobia Vibes Every Playthrough
This Giant Sphere In Las Vegas Nv
The Cenotaph For Isaac Newton
Worlds Largest Doors. Can We Move On Now?
This Sculpture By Anish Kapoor
Also made the BEAN. Which he HATES being called the BEAN. But cause he is a jerk that wont let ppl use his blacker than black we call it the BEAN
Bagger 293 Mining Excavator Is Horrifying
Elon Musk Just Posted This Photo… I’m Crying
A Star Destroyer Over Your City
My Daily Commute In Queens, NY
The Bass Pro Shop Pyramid In Memphis Tennessee Is Absolutely Excessive, It's Bizarre Actually Being Near It
Besides the obviously dangerous things (like weaponry), these aren't scary. If anything, some are quite sublime like the giant trees in the forest. Though at the end it seemed like they were running out of ideas and were putting in random sci-fi images
When I was five I was afraid to walk near commercial trucks because of the large tires.They seemed huge to me. I guess I suffered from megalophobia. Hahaha
Besides the obviously dangerous things (like weaponry), these aren't scary. If anything, some are quite sublime like the giant trees in the forest. Though at the end it seemed like they were running out of ideas and were putting in random sci-fi images
When I was five I was afraid to walk near commercial trucks because of the large tires.They seemed huge to me. I guess I suffered from megalophobia. Hahaha
