My fear list

[mouse]

I’m afraid that I’m like my father—lazy, indecisive, and selfish.

I’m afraid that I’m like my mother—overly sensitive, invalidating, and a martyr.

Every time I hold a kitchen knife, I’m afraid that I will drop it and slice my toes off.

When I’m in the car, I’m afraid I will suddenly cut the wheel and crash into the guardrail, intentionally killing myself.

I’m afraid I will fall asleep while driving and accidentally injure/kill myself or someone else.

I’m afraid that I will go too far sexually because I feel like I “owe” someone.

I’m afraid that I will never have a good, healthy, intimate relationship with someone I click with, who I can see myself spending my life with.

I’m afraid that I will fall in love too young and miss out on big life experiences and the chance to experiment.

I’m afraid that I look stupid dancing.

I’m afraid I will never be self-sufficient.

I’m afraid that if I ever tell my mother how depressed I’ve been, she will blame herself for my brokenness.

I’m afraid that my grandmother will die and I will lose the only source of unconditional encouragement and validation in my life.

I’m afraid that I am lazy and will never achieve anything worthwhile.

My younger brother slacks off when it comes to school, and I’m afraid that he will squander his potential and end up in a job and life that he hates.

I’m afraid that my need for control will push people away.

[oak]

Good list mouse! Thanks for sharing.

[mouse]

Wow, grammar mistakes. That's not going to drive me crazy at all...

We need an edit button.

[oak]

There is an edit button, but it is invisible. It is just to the left of the red exclamation point.

[mouse]

You are my new favorite person, oak. I love you.

[oak]

[lonelypants]

When I’m in the car, I’m afraid I will suddenly cut the wheel and crash into the guardrail, intentionally killing myself.

Yeah, I got this one. For a long time. Is that suicide... if you just make a split second decision?