Crazy phobia of drains?

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I have a severe phobia of drains. Not just the normal phobia of pool drains. I'm talking about every type of drain there is: sink drains, bathtub drains, toilet drains, shower drains, pool drains, and even street drains. If I'm in the tub and the drain makes a funny noise or I touch it accidentally with my foot, I have to get out. If I'm in the tub and soap bubbles cover the drain I have to clear them away. I have to constantly keep the drain in sight while I'm in the tub and I have a phobia of something coming out of it (dead rat, blood, a snake, a hand to pull me in. Something gross and creepy). I get queasy anytime I get close to touching one, even if its in the kitchen sink. I cant even wash dishes for my chores. I haveto have my mom do them. I don't even like the look of some smoke detectors because they remind me too much of a pool drain...I've had this phobia since I was a baby and for no apparent reason. Is this normal?

Alycia Zemlak · Accepted Answer

Your fear seems to be related to the common fear of the unknown, which is the source of things like fear of the dark. I would not say this is normal, not to this extent, but some fear of the unknown is to be expected in most people. Hell, I'd be concerned if you weren't afraid of anything more than that you are afraid of drains.I would recommend that you familiarize yourself with what is actually inside these drains, so you know more about them. For example, knowing that there's usually a kind of grate on bathtub drains (fine enough to prevent things like rats getting through) helps a lot. Also, try to get used to touching them, or being near drains. Yes, you can't keep avoiding them, that will make it worse. This is going to sound creepy and strange, but spend more time near drains. Even setting your computer's desktop background to a picture of a small drain might help!

Alycia Zemlak · Answer

I would say it is not normal. Usually something tramatic involving the drains would have to happen for you to develope the phobia. But honestly, how about stick your hand in the drain and grow up. Face your fear and it will go away.

Alycia Zemlak · Answer

I used to have this same exact thing ! Only in tubs, but once I got older stopped caring about it. And I never took baths , just showers.

Alycia Zemlak · Answer

shut up and be a man, face your fear, that's the best you can do, or visit an psychiatric

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