I'm afraid of 26 out of 72 common fears.

What I'm afraid of:

[] the dark
[] staying single forever
[x] being a parent
[x] giving birth
[] being myself in front of others
[] open spaces
[] closed spaces
[/] heights (kinda, it depends where I am)
[x] dogs
[] birds
[] fish
[x] spiders
[/] flowers or other plants (nettles. Evil things.)

Total so far: 5

[] being touched
[/] fire (depends on the situation)
[/] deep water (hate the idea of drowning, but I find water calming and peaceful)
[/] snakes (only if they're near me)
[] silk
[/] the ocean (occasionally, maybe just some of the things in it)
[x] failure
[] success
[] thunder/lightning
[] frogs/toads
[] my boyfriend's/girlfriend's dad
[] boyfriend's/girlfriend's mom
[x] rats
[x] jumping from high places
[] snow

Total so far: 10

[] rain
[] wind
[x] crossing hanging bridges
[x] death
[] heaven
[] being robbed
[] falling
[x] clowns
[x] dolls
[] large crowds of people
[] men
[] women
[] having great responsibilities
[/] doctors, including dentists (I hate hospitals, but not dentists, so...half)
[] tornadoes

Total so far: 14 1/2

[] hurricanes
[x] incurable diseases
[x] sharks
[] Friday the 13th
[] ghosts
[x] poverty
[] Halloween
[] school
[/] trains (if I'm on them, no, watching them go past at level crossings...yes)
[] odd numbers
[] even numbers
[] being alone
[x] becoming blind
[x] becoming deaf
[] growing up

Total so far: 20

[x] creepy noises in the night
[x] bee stings
[x] not accomplishing my dreams/goals
[x] needles
[/] dinosaurs (sure, if I ever met one...because it would probably want to eat me)
[] the welcome mat
[/] high speed (only if I feel out of control, otherwise I love it)
[x] throwing up
[] falling in love
[] super secrets

Total: 26

If you get more than 30, I strongly recommend some counselling.
If you get more than 21, you're paranoid.
If you get 11-20, you are normal.
If you get 10 or less, you're fearless.

HA! I knew I was paranoid!! (This is the point where I ask myself why I am proud of this...)

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