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Everyone Has A Thing That Messes With Them: This 19-Question Phobia Quiz Finds Yours
You don’t have to be scared of something for it to mess with your head. Sometimes it’s just a feeling. A reaction. A tiny moment that sticks. You brush it off, move on – but then it shows up again.
This quiz isn’t here to make you face your fears. It’s just here to spot the one that’s been hanging around in the background. Go with your gut, answer honestly, and we’ll figure out what’s quietly been messing with your vibe.
Ready to find out what’s been lurking in your brain? Let’s begin! 👀
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Bill Swallow 7 months ago
"1. It’s midnight and the power goes out. What’s your first reaction?" Unfortunately, they didn't have an option for 'Scramble like mad to shut down all the servers and NAS appliances in my home server room before the little UPS's run down'. (Didn't have one for 'Find a flashlight', either.)
Kit Black 7 months ago
I was looking for the option of roll over and go back to sleep
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Apatheist Account2 7 months ago
Fail on the first question. Obviously I grab a source of light; check the street to see if it's just our house, and if it is, check the fuse box. No practical options at all. This is why I never trusted this sort of assessment at work - the right answer for me was never there.
Mari 7 months ago
Atychiphobia- fear of failure. I am a perfectionist and I hate it. My own standards are sky high, I feel like failing the whole time.
Mreoww 7 months ago
Join the club! I never thought I was afraid of failing, but apparently I am.
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marianne eliza 7 months ago
I quit after reading the options on #1. If the power goes out at midnight, I go to bed.
Wombat 7 months ago
I light candles and unplug consoles etc in case there's a surge when it comes back on.
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Little Bit 7 months ago
I gave up at question 1. None of the options are what I would do. I like to hope that at midnight I'm fast asleep and wouldn't notice.
dollh h 7 months ago
Every question was the same. Not one answer was a match.
Load More Replies... Little Bit 7 months ago
I gave up at question 1. None of the options are what I would do. With any hope I would be fast asleep at midnight and wouldn't notice.
Baba Caine 7 months ago
FFS BP half these answers are pointless with bullcrap possible answers , just give up the ghost and shut down already, sure 80% your staff can right for kids magazines
AuspiciousTree283 7 months ago
Ophidiophobia. Fear of snakes. I'm actually not afraid of them. They're pretty neat, but I wouldn't want them to jump and wriggle around.
SpiderWoman13 7 months ago
They absolutely got this one wrong. I LOVE THE DARK. I feel comfortable and soothed in darkness. WEIRD. Bored Panda is usually better than this... CloudKitty...0eef31.jpg 
Nota Robot 7 months ago
Not Chat GPT's best effort, I'm thinking. The questions and options are very repetitive.
Beak Hookage 7 months ago
Deep water? Yeah, that tracks. I love the ocean but deep water and especially deep water with large things lurking in it scares the tar out of me.
GenuineJen 7 months ago
I got Thalassophobia too. It's been a deep fear of mine for a long time. Not sorry about the pun.
Load More Replies... ZorgtheAlien 7 months ago
If I was awake at midnight and the power went out, I would just get annoyed and go to sleep.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Same love all animals n insects but heights NOPE ! I’ve got vertigo , mostly bought on by stress. However being up high is never wise with that lol I can’t even look when someone’s up high on tele lol instant dizzy n like noooo 😂
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Allison Slagle (Randomosity) 7 months ago
Afraid of the dark!? I literally can't sleep unless it's pitch black and a majority of the time I don't turn on the lights.
GenuineJen 7 months ago
Thalassophobia. This is a deep fear of mine (you're welcome). But how did they KNOW?? This is the first quiz that has shocked me with how right the answer is.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Glossophobia lmao public speaking if they say so 😂more fear of people lmao I love being housebound in the sticks it’s peaceful ! n the power one well at midnight I’m normally asleep so who cares lol n I also have solar lights around my bedroom window , the landing window n the sitting room window oh n I have a haunted house to so I just tell my dogs to settle down n the ghosts to be quiet , as for the superpowers im a witch n bar the top one. I already have those 🤷♀️but the top one would be useful , but it’s quite a funny quiz to have with my morning coffee while my meds kick in 😂
Mreoww 7 months ago
That’s not what I got, but I do really hate public speaking, too. Nope, I prefer other methods of communication.
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T'Mar of Vulcan 7 months ago
"1. It’s midnight and the power goes out. What’s your first reaction?" To swear at Eskom, mutter, "Load shedding!", go and check in case the power tripped, and if it hasn't, check the battery level on the solar panel batteries. Then go to sleep, still cursing Eskom.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Ine was that to , but I don’t got a problem with that lol I used to run pubs 😂n worked in a rescue center n a few shops over my working life from 15 , now at 60 n disabled I live out in the sticks where I belong lol do not do people , but if chatgp says than then who am I to argue 😂
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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 7 months ago
Fear of failure- yup, that tracks. I should really be doing finals right now…
Randy Sanders 7 months ago
Darkness has always been my friend. Sorry Gerda, love ya, but this time you got it wrong
Auntriarch 7 months ago
Didn't need to do this, I know my phobias, and I'm not interested in having pictures of them pop up in front of me, thank you very much.
Rika 7 months ago
Deep water ? Meh. I love being on ships, I don't go swimming in deep waters because I have common sense. And of course, I'll get startled if something brushes against my leg underwater. It happened a lot when I was a kid and swimming in lakes: those fishes and water snakes weren't scary or dangerous, but it sure felt weird to have one brushing against you when you weren't expecting it.
Norm Gilmore 7 months ago (edited)
Where's the Any of the above option for the dream holiday (vacation)
Bill Swallow 7 months ago
"1. It’s midnight and the power goes out. What’s your first reaction?" Unfortunately, they didn't have an option for 'Scramble like mad to shut down all the servers and NAS appliances in my home server room before the little UPS's run down'. (Didn't have one for 'Find a flashlight', either.)
Kit Black 7 months ago
I was looking for the option of roll over and go back to sleep
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 7 months ago
Fail on the first question. Obviously I grab a source of light; check the street to see if it's just our house, and if it is, check the fuse box. No practical options at all. This is why I never trusted this sort of assessment at work - the right answer for me was never there.
Mari 7 months ago
Atychiphobia- fear of failure. I am a perfectionist and I hate it. My own standards are sky high, I feel like failing the whole time.
Mreoww 7 months ago
Join the club! I never thought I was afraid of failing, but apparently I am.
Load More Replies... marianne eliza 7 months ago
I quit after reading the options on #1. If the power goes out at midnight, I go to bed.
Wombat 7 months ago
I light candles and unplug consoles etc in case there's a surge when it comes back on.
Load More Replies... Little Bit 7 months ago
I gave up at question 1. None of the options are what I would do. I like to hope that at midnight I'm fast asleep and wouldn't notice.
dollh h 7 months ago
Every question was the same. Not one answer was a match.
Load More Replies... Little Bit 7 months ago
I gave up at question 1. None of the options are what I would do. With any hope I would be fast asleep at midnight and wouldn't notice.
Baba Caine 7 months ago
FFS BP half these answers are pointless with bullcrap possible answers , just give up the ghost and shut down already, sure 80% your staff can right for kids magazines
AuspiciousTree283 7 months ago
Ophidiophobia. Fear of snakes. I'm actually not afraid of them. They're pretty neat, but I wouldn't want them to jump and wriggle around.
SpiderWoman13 7 months ago
They absolutely got this one wrong. I LOVE THE DARK. I feel comfortable and soothed in darkness. WEIRD. Bored Panda is usually better than this... CloudKitty...0eef31.jpg
Nota Robot 7 months ago
Not Chat GPT's best effort, I'm thinking. The questions and options are very repetitive.
Beak Hookage 7 months ago
Deep water? Yeah, that tracks. I love the ocean but deep water and especially deep water with large things lurking in it scares the tar out of me.
GenuineJen 7 months ago
I got Thalassophobia too. It's been a deep fear of mine for a long time. Not sorry about the pun.
Load More Replies... ZorgtheAlien 7 months ago
If I was awake at midnight and the power went out, I would just get annoyed and go to sleep.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Same love all animals n insects but heights NOPE ! I’ve got vertigo , mostly bought on by stress. However being up high is never wise with that lol I can’t even look when someone’s up high on tele lol instant dizzy n like noooo 😂
Load More Replies... Allison Slagle (Randomosity) 7 months ago
Afraid of the dark!? I literally can't sleep unless it's pitch black and a majority of the time I don't turn on the lights.
GenuineJen 7 months ago
Thalassophobia. This is a deep fear of mine (you're welcome). But how did they KNOW?? This is the first quiz that has shocked me with how right the answer is.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Glossophobia lmao public speaking if they say so 😂more fear of people lmao I love being housebound in the sticks it’s peaceful ! n the power one well at midnight I’m normally asleep so who cares lol n I also have solar lights around my bedroom window , the landing window n the sitting room window oh n I have a haunted house to so I just tell my dogs to settle down n the ghosts to be quiet , as for the superpowers im a witch n bar the top one. I already have those 🤷♀️but the top one would be useful , but it’s quite a funny quiz to have with my morning coffee while my meds kick in 😂
Mreoww 7 months ago
That’s not what I got, but I do really hate public speaking, too. Nope, I prefer other methods of communication.
Load More Replies... T'Mar of Vulcan 7 months ago
"1. It’s midnight and the power goes out. What’s your first reaction?" To swear at Eskom, mutter, "Load shedding!", go and check in case the power tripped, and if it hasn't, check the battery level on the solar panel batteries. Then go to sleep, still cursing Eskom.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Ine was that to , but I don’t got a problem with that lol I used to run pubs 😂n worked in a rescue center n a few shops over my working life from 15 , now at 60 n disabled I live out in the sticks where I belong lol do not do people , but if chatgp says than then who am I to argue 😂
Load More Replies... and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 7 months ago
Fear of failure- yup, that tracks. I should really be doing finals right now…
Randy Sanders 7 months ago
Darkness has always been my friend. Sorry Gerda, love ya, but this time you got it wrong
Auntriarch 7 months ago
Didn't need to do this, I know my phobias, and I'm not interested in having pictures of them pop up in front of me, thank you very much.
Rika 7 months ago
Deep water ? Meh. I love being on ships, I don't go swimming in deep waters because I have common sense. And of course, I'll get startled if something brushes against my leg underwater. It happened a lot when I was a kid and swimming in lakes: those fishes and water snakes weren't scary or dangerous, but it sure felt weird to have one brushing against you when you weren't expecting it.
Norm Gilmore 7 months ago (edited)
Where's the Any of the above option for the dream holiday (vacation)
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