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Megalophobia Is Real, And You Can Check If You Have It With These 75 Pics Of Huge Objects
When I stood underneath the Eiffel Tower and looked up at the massive structure, the only thing I could think of was how it would feel if all that iron came crashing down on me. But sometimes, when you feel like a tiny speck of dust in front of something gigantic, destructive thoughts can’t be stopped.
Or it’s just your megalophobia finally showing itself. This fear of huge objects might not be common, but it is very real. When netizens shared images of ginormous things that give them the heebie-jeebies, we compiled them for you. As you go through these terrifying pictures, you might also discover whether you have megalophobia or not!
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#1
In West Texas, Storm Chaser Laura Rowe Captured This Fantastic Shot Of A Mature Supercell Thunderstorm, Illuminated At Varying Heights By The Setting Sun
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#3
Iceberg Passing By House In Greenland
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
If much of the iceberg is underwater, that house must be near a pretty deep area. I always think of houses as being on a slope with a beach and such. It's just a good wake-up call for my brain to remember that sometimes you can be situated directly next to deep water.
There are all kinds of phobias, but most of the time, we don’t even realize we have one. Research shows that 1-10% of the population experiences a specific phobia, with females several times more likely to have one than males.
Megalophobia is one such specific phobia, which is defined as an irrational and excessive fear of large objects that can occur as a result of a negative experience or due to an unknown cause. Symptoms of megalophobia include anxiety or panic attacks in the presence of large objects, but it can be treated with therapy and medication.
#4
On May 18, 1980, Richard Lasher Got Up To Get Some Photos Of Spirit Lake. He Snapped This Iconic Photo Of St. Helens Erupting. Then He Escaped The Ash Cloud On A Dirt Bike. Lasher Survived, His Pinto Did Not
#5
Tanzania May Own The Mountain, But Kenya Owns The View [kilimanjaro]
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Mining Saw Blade Next To Person
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
I had no idea they were this large. Again, I enjoy seeing things like this that are new to me.
While megalophobia is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), it is recognized as a specific phobia. People with it experience intense fear when confronted with something overwhelmingly large, whether it’s a massive object, structure, or even something natural like a giant wave or a mountain.
Unfortunately, research about megalophobia is pretty limited, which puts people who have it in a tricky spot. They might not seek help because they are unaware, or their symptoms might overlap with other conditions.
#7
Cloud Formation Captured By Photographer Gustavo Ramirez
#8
Hyperion Surrounded By Conifer Trees
#9
Giraffes Cross Under A Bridge Of The Standard Gauge Railway (Sgr) Line, Inside The Nairobi National Park In Nairobi, Kenya
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
Gives you a great idea of how high that bridge actually is!
The challenging part is that experts don’t fully understand where these specific phobias come from. However, they have pieced together potential causes and contributing factors. Past traumatic experiences involving a large object or vast space can cause a lasting psychological mark. Strangely, fear can also be learned by observing others’ reactions.
Genetics might play a role, too, as some people who inherit anxiety could be vulnerable to phobias. Culture could also be an influence. After all, social stories frequently shape perception, such as portraying nature as something scary.
#10
Leeza Soho Tower
#12
The Bagger 293, Heaviest Machine Capable Of Moving On Its Own
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
I think I would be concerned that this would fall on me if I was near it! 8`-)
However, people should not take such phobias lightly, as they can hamper a person’s quality of life. People go to extreme lengths just to avoid what scares them. According to Cleveland Clinic, when people with megalophobia come across large objects, they might experience symptoms other than fear.
These include a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, sweating, trembling, and a strong urge to escape the situation. Going through all this can be daunting for anyone, so treatment is essential.
#13
My Tiny Camp In The Middle Of The Sahara, Far From Civilization
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
"Look up at the sky. Ask yourselves: is it yes or no? Has the sheep eaten the flower? And you will see how everything changes . . . And no grown-up will ever understand that this is a matter of so much importance!" - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
#14
Terrifyingly Huge Interior Of Germany's Cologne Cathedral!
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
Imagine the skill and courage of the people who built this.
#15
Logistical Nightmare, Transporting Giant Wind-Turbine Baldes
Studies highlight that in children, specific phobias can be short-term problems that disappear within a few months. However, in adults, about 80% of new phobias become chronic (long-term) conditions that do not go away without proper treatment.
They can harm a person’s physical and mental health, especially when frequent encounters trigger severe effects. Moreover, phobias often tend to worsen over time. This can restrict a person’s daily activities and choices, affecting their life altogether. That’s why professionals encourage treatment, which can include exposure therapy and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.
#16
The Dolomite Mountain Range In Italy
#18
The Chronicle Of Georgia
While we might be aware of this concept today, philosophers identified something similar and named it “the sublime.” Records show that philosopher Edmund Burke described “certain experiences which supply a kind of thrill or shudder of perverse pleasure, mixing fear and delight.”
He focused the conversation about the sublime toward experiences caused by nature’s larger-than-life size or mystery. He claimed that these experiences aren’t just beautiful, but also terrifying because of their sheer scale or unknowable nature.
#19
Old Space Mega Telescope
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The Inside Of Lng Cargo Ship
#21
If Saturn Were As Close To Earth As The Moon, This Is What It Would Look Like
Meanwhile, philosopher Immanuel Kant shifted the analysis toward the impact and consequences of the sublime experience on consciousness. He argued that it was essentially about a negative experience of limits.
“It was a way of talking about what happens when we are faced with something we do not have the capacity to understand or control – something excessive.”
#22
St. Pauli, Hamburg – The Feldstrabe Bunker
#23
Baobab Trees In The Fog
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
"It is a question of discipline," the little prince said to me later on. "When you've finished your own toilet in the morning, then it is time to attend to the toilet of your planet, just so, with the greatest care. You must see to it that you pull up regularly all the baobabs, at the very first moment when they can be distinguished from the rosebushes which they resemble so closely in their earliest youth. It is very tedious work," the little prince added, "but very easy." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
#24
Megalodon’s Jaw
That definitely comes close to megalophobia, doesn’t it? If you think you might have it, don’t delay consulting a professional. Going through these images might help you understand whether you are afraid of such massive things. Let us know in the comments if it did. Also, if you want more such terrifying images to test yourself, check out the older post that we covered!
#25
Esso Hibernia Tanker Under Construction In Wallsend, 1970
#26
A Buddha Statue In Afghanistan Before Its Destruction In 1992
Lyone Fein 11 hours ago
I remember when the Taliban blew up all the images of Buddha and how upset so many people were. And I just kept thinking about how the Buddha said to not make any statues of him.
#30
In 1989, 2 Million People From Latvia, Estonia And Lithuania Formed A Human Chain That United All 3 Countries To Show The World Their Desire To Leave The Soviet Union. Here Is One Segment Of That Chain
#31
Do Trees Give You The Feeling?
#32
Sunset In Sendai
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
"Sendai Daikannon, Japan. Completed in 1991 and rising 100 meters (328 feet), it remains one of the tallest statues in the world and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan." <-- Architecture Hub
#33
Blue Ridge Mountains
#34
Of A Door
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
“The Doors of the Roman Pantheon are the main entrance bronze doors to the rotunda of the Roman Pantheon. As a monument of applied arts, the exact date of their creation has remained open to speculation for centuries, with scholars attempting to determine the age of the doors and whether they are contemporaneous with the Pantheon.” and “The doors, measuring 4.45 metres (14.6 ft) wide and 7.53 metres (24.7 ft) high, consist of two leaves. The panels and lintels of the doors are made of cast bronze. Each leaf pivots on pins installed in the floor at the bottom and in the architrave at the top. The doors, in form and detail, resemble the ancient bronze doors of Rome, such as those in the Temple of Romulus and the Curia Julia.” <- Wiki Diki
#35
Just Imagine Going Hiking In The Woods And Coming Across This Beast
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
You honestly have to see one in person to get a feel for how absolutely huge these animals are.
#36
Saturn's Massive Hexagonal Storm Compared To The USA
#39
This Lng Carrier
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
“An LNG carrier is a tank ship designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). It is designed to transport LNG at cryogenic temperatures of around -162°C (-260°F). These vessels use heavily insulated containment systems, with membrane or spherical tanks, to keep gas in liquid form, reducing its volume 600 times. This enables safe, efficient sea transport from liquefaction plants to import terminals, especially between locations not connected by pipelines, such as supplying Asia and Europe from gas-producing regions.” <— Wiki Diki
#40
The Rms Titanic's Anchor Chain
#41
Golden Finance 117, The World's Tallest Abandoned Building 1,957 Ft (597 M)
#42
I Feel As If Some Forget About The Sheer Size Of The Pyramids
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
It IS amazing to think of the work it took to move these massive slabs of rock up and place them in such a precise shape.
#44
Wernher Von Braun Standing Next To The F-1 Engines In 1969
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
🎶 Gather 'round while I sing you of Wernher von Braun - A man whose allegiance is ruled by expedience. 🎶
#45
M1 Tower, Mississauga
Elladine DesIsles 6 hours ago
The twin M2 tower is actually 2m taller (199 vs 201m), and both are now surpassed by the M3 tower in the same development (M City Condominiums), which is not yet complete but recently topped-off at 260m, becoming the tallest building in Canada outside (though not very far outside) of the City of Toronto proper. The M3, however, does not share the disconcerting undulating structure of the first two. Five more buildings are either under construction or planned for the site, but the tallest of those is intended to reach 216m.
#46
Baja California Sur Gray Whale Eye
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
I adore whales, but I admit that would make me a tad nervous.
#48
The Ss Morro Castle - A Burning Ghost Ship Washed Up On The Shore
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
From the original page - “It's not a true 'ghost ship', as it was fully manned until it caught fire, and then evacuated, where it drifted ashore. Unrelated but weird, the Captain had just died shortly before the incident. He complained of a stomach, went to his room, and was found d**d. The First Officer became the acting captain, and then later that day, the fire started. 137 people died, mostly because the evacuation was bungled so badly. From the reports, the distress signal was delayed until almost too late, and basically little to no effort was made to either contain the fire, or direct passengers to the lifeboats or show them how to use life vests.”
#49
Living On The Volcano - Mexico City
#51
Astronaut Bruce Mccandless II In Space
#53
Intempo Building In Benidorm
Multa Nocte (she/her 8647) 2 hours ago
Who gets to live in the bottom of the ice cream cone part?
#56
Wind Turbine Maintenance
#58
3D Printed Model Of The Arthroplueria, The Largest Arthropod To Ever Exist, Which Went Extinct Around 33 Million Years Ago
#60
Forth Bridge, Scotland (1882)
#61
Smoke From Shahran Oil Depot In Tehran Just Yesterday
#63
This Subreddits Identity Is Bizarre
#64
Image Of Scud Clouds
#65
Menacing Space Turtle About To Crash Land On Planet Earth
#69
Saw This On Insta A Couple Days Ago And Can’t Get It Out Of My Head. Falkor Is Always Watching…
#75
The Mother Of All Asia Statue In Batangas, Philippines. One Of The Largest Statues In The World
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