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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

We’ve all got our personal deep-seated fears. It can be extremely embarrassing to admit them, so I’ll go first: I’m irrationally afraid of heights and needles. And even though I can conquer my fears for short stretches of time, they still sneak up on me from time to time, especially when I least expect it. So even though I don’t have trypophobia, I can fully understand what someone suffering from it feels.

Trypophobia is the fear or disgust of closely packed holes, bumps, or patterns. When people with trypophobia see clusters of holes, they might feel queasy and uncomfortable, and can even suffer from panic attacks. Something as seemingly innocent as a strawberry or the head of a lotus seed pod might trigger their phobia. There is an entire subreddit, r/trypophobia, dedicated to “the most common phobia you’ve never heard of,” and we’re showcasing some of their most popular photos.

Be warned, though, if you do have trypophobia, these pictures might unnerve you. So, just in case, here is the link to our adorable article about tiny animals perching on fingers in case you need a palate cleanser.

Bored Panda reached out to the founder of r/trypophobia and to the UK Addiction Team Group to better understand phobias, their origins, and how we can overcome them. Be sure to read on for both insightful interviews.

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#1

"The Beekeeper Forgot To Put The Frame In His Hive, So The Bees Just Freestyled, Building A Structure That Would Best Handle Temperature And Ventilation"

Close-up of a honeycomb structure with intricate holes, triggering common trypophobia reactions in some viewers.

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    This Woodpecker's Acorn Stash In A Granary Tree

    Woodpecker clinging to tree bark covered in numerous small round growths, triggering trypophobia reactions.

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    #3

    Wild Beehive

    Large, detailed honeycomb hanging from tree branches, evoking strong trypophobia reactions in nature.

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    #4

    Seashell Piece I Found On The Beach

    Close-up of a hand holding a small porous object with multiple holes triggering trypophobia visuals.

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    #5

    Statue

    Sculpture of a muscular man with water flowing through hole patterns, creating a trypophobia-like visual effect outdoors.

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    #6

    A Burned Tree That Looks Like Spaghetti

    Close-up of burned tree bark revealing intricate, worm-like patterns that trigger trypophobia reactions in people.

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    #7

    This Pipe Full Of Barnacles

    Close-up of a cluster of reddish-brown sea creatures forming a circular pattern inside a weathered bucket, triggering trypophobia discomfort.

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    #8

    After A Walk Through The Snow

    Black dog covered in white foam clumps on legs and belly, an unexpected trypophobia moment captured indoors.

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    #9

    South Shore Vet Clinic: "This Tick Has Been Hanging Around For Us To Show People For A While. After Months In A Sealed Container With No Additional Feeding She Laid Eggs. This Gives You An Idea Of How Long A Tick Can Be Dormant And How Many Eggs One Female Can Lay."

    Close-up of a cluster of small round eggs attached to a dark object inside a clear container, illustrating trypophobia.

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    #10

    Carving

    Wooden sculpture of a human bust with intricate trypophobia patterns of holes and textures creating a creepy effect.

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    #11

    "Child, Why Do You Scream?"

    Plush elephant toy with multiple eyes creating a trypophobia effect, one of the unexpected trypophobia moments.

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    #12

    I Opened A Beer Yesterday To Find The Bubbles All Neatly Lined Up

    Close-up of bubbles clustered inside a soda can opening, triggering unexpected trypophobia reaction in some people.

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    #13

    Yummy Pizza Dough

    Close-up of hands stretching dough revealing a holey texture inside, showcasing an unexpected trypophobia moment.

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    #14

    A Skull Being Enveloped By Limestone

    Human skull covered in clustered nodules, illustrating a trypophobia-inducing texture that creeps out many people.

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    #15

    I Ate Too Many Sour Candies, And My Tongue Decided To Shed A Layer

    Close-up of a fingertip holding a small porous object that triggers trypophobia feelings in people.

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    #16

    This Tomb Ceiling In Iran

    Intricate architectural ceiling with detailed geometric patterns resembling trypophobia triggers in a historic building.

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    #17

    Extreme Close Up Of Pin Feathers On Pigeon

    Close-up of pigeon beak and feathers showing unusual textured patterns that may trigger trypophobia reactions.

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    #18

    Wasps Building A Nest In Pyrex

    Close-up of a honeycomb-like structure with multiple holes triggering a trypophobia reaction in an indoor setting.

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    #19

    Oh Boy

    Close-up of a strawberry with unusual growths on its surface, an unexpected trypophobia moment shared by people.

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    #20

    Barnacle Croc Found On The Beach

    Close-up of sandal covered in barnacles creating a trypophobia triggering pattern on the shoe surface.

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    #21

    Suriname Toads Give Birth Out Of Their Back

    Close-up of a dark textured amphibian with multiple holes and bumps causing an unexpected trypophobia reaction.

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    #22

    "Beech Orange" Mushroom

    Close-up of a natural object with multiple holes and bulbous shapes triggering common trypophobia reactions.

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    #23

    This Bread That Was Served At Dinner

    Close-up of an unusual textured food surface with holes causing unexpected trypophobia moments for some viewers.

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    #24

    What A Great Commute

    Stacked pipes on a truck with many circular holes creating an unexpected trypophobia effect on a sunny day.

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    #25

    My 4yo Daughter's Artwork. Those Red Circles Are "The Holes Where His Hair Comes Out."

    Child's drawing of a person with red spots on the face, illustrating an unexpected trypophobia moment shared by people.

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    #26

    Mushrooms

    Close-up of pink fungus with intricate hole patterns, a natural example triggering trypophobia moments and reactions.

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    #27

    Lotus Root Inside A Lotus Root. Double Trypophobia

    Close-up of a lotus root cross-section with natural holes causing an unexpected trypophobia reaction in some viewers.

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    #28

    Beans Left In The Microwave For A While

    Close-up of a textured cluster resembling mold growth that triggers trypophobia reactions in many people.

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    #29

    Some Eggs I Found In The Garden

    Close-up of insect eggs on a dried leaf attached to a tree branch, triggering trypophobia reactions in people.

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    #30

    This Wrinkly Mold I Found Growing In A Bowl Outside

    Close-up of a red bowl with an unusual textured pattern inside, triggering unexpected trypophobia reaction.


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