katybee
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Post by katybee on Jun 16, 2016 2:24:19 GMT
I watch a lot of cooking competition shows on TV… Top Chef, Master Chef, Food Network Star, etc. For the last year or so, I get freaked out whenever it shows them chopping-- especially close up. I am not kidding. I get full on anxiety – my heart rate quickens. I can feel my blood pressure rise. I have to fast forward until they are done chopping. I am so afraid someone is going to cut themselves.
I am watching Master Chef right now, and I had to pause it for a bit because it was too intense. I am so weird.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 2:36:02 GMT
I used to love to watch figure skating. Loved it. But for the last decade or so, I can barely bring myself to watch it, especially when they start the spins and jumps. I'm just so scared they're going to fall. The couples routines are the worst, because usually one of the skaters get thrown into the air and who knows if they'll make the landing?
I'm almost at this point with gymnastics, too.
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Post by perumbula on Jun 16, 2016 2:36:41 GMT
I think we all have some weird phobia. I get very uncomfortable if someone touches the front of my neck. it feels like there's a lump there and I have to burp (gross, but I can't help it at all.)Its' gotten so bad that even wearing short necklaces can trigger it. I had to stop wearing my favorite necklace, a simple pendant on a 17" chain, because it came too close to my neck.
If you find those shows too intense, you might want to take a break. Fast forwarding those segments might be making things worse for you because you are reinforcing the fear. If you take a break completely, you may be able to figure out why those segments are a trigger for you. Past injury for you or a loved one? Deep seated fear of being hurt? transference from another fear?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 16, 2016 2:38:22 GMT
It's not weird. Because sometimes they DO cut themselves. So I think you're just conditioned to the stimulus! I always worry when they start showing the closeups, especially if the music gets ominous or they cut right to commercial because I am SO SURE they're foreshadowing injury. They show it a lot on chopped.
And having given myself some weird kitchen injuries, I can feel that cut in the pit of my stomach without seeing it. (I gave myself a BAD paper cut injury while quilling when I was about 8. I can still feel it and I am so distressed that quilling is back because even just talking about it now I am having a flashback.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 2:55:47 GMT
OMG! I have that too. It's so bad I have to leave the kitchen if someone is slicing and dicing. I'm sure my issue comes from the many times I've cut myself over the years. Those times when I saw it was going to happen and couldn't stop it in time. My husband and my kids laugh at me for only using a steak knife for just about everything because I feel the serrated edge protects me from a full on cut.  I'll spare you the details of the time I was putting away a steak knife and it fell out of my hand. The details sound so much worse that it ended up being, not much more than a bad paper cut, but just hearing details of a story like that from someone can make me react the same way you do. I also have to leave the area if two people are carrying something heavy up or down the stairs. I guess as time goes on we just become more aware of the possibilities. |
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Post by jenjie on Jun 16, 2016 3:08:44 GMT
I used to love to watch figure skating. Loved it. But for the last decade or so, I can barely bring myself to watch it, especially when they start the spins and jumps. I'm just so scared they're going to fall. The couples routines are the worst, because usually one of the skaters get thrown into the air and who knows if they'll make the landing? I'm almost at this point with gymnastics, too. I'm sorry This is NOT going to help you but just reading your post gave me flashbacks. I think it was during the Olympics years ago. A couple was skating, she had her arms outstretched behind her and he was holding them skating behind her. When they fell, she couldn't catch herself. Face plant. I will never forget that. Heebie Jeebies for sure. |
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Post by katybee on Jun 16, 2016 3:25:02 GMT
I used to love to watch figure skating. Loved it. But for the last decade or so, I can barely bring myself to watch it, especially when they start the spins and jumps. I'm just so scared they're going to fall. The couples routines are the worst, because usually one of the skaters get thrown into the air and who knows if they'll make the landing? I'm almost at this point with gymnastics, too. I do NOT enjoy the death spiral.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 3:40:40 GMT
I used to love to watch figure skating. Loved it. But for the last decade or so, I can barely bring myself to watch it, especially when they start the spins and jumps. I'm just so scared they're going to fall. The couples routines are the worst, because usually one of the skaters get thrown into the air and who knows if they'll make the landing? I'm almost at this point with gymnastics, too. I'm sorry This is NOT going to help you but just reading your post gave me flashbacks. I think it was during the Olympics years ago. A couple was skating, she had her arms outstretched behind her and he was holding them skating behind her. When they fell, she couldn't catch herself. Face plant. I will never forget that. Heebie Jeebies for sure. That just reminded me of when I think it started for me. The late 80s, a news clip of a hockey game. They showed it (didn't blur anything out) and it did me in. THAT's when it started for me. |
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jun 16, 2016 3:50:14 GMT
I don't think that's weird. I almost anticipate it happening when it's a close up shot.
Speaking of people cutting themselves with knives.. How in the world is Cutthroat Kitchen so popular. The stunts they do are crazy scary. I highly doubt real chefs could pull those off in a restaurant. I cringe watching that shows commercials.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 16, 2016 4:38:16 GMT
I think the constant repetition of TV's dramatic effects are messing with our psyches.
Chopping doesn't bother me (although I can see how it might) but I can't watch extended, blurred, high-speed chase sequences for the same reason. My heart starts thumping and I feel stressed and have to "go to the toilet" or "make myself a cup of tea". I had to walk out of Lord of the Rings at the cinema. That's not entertainment for me, it's torture.
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Post by coffeetalk on Jun 16, 2016 4:47:18 GMT
OMG! I have that too. It's so bad I have to leave the kitchen if someone is slicing and dicing. I'm sure my issue comes from the many times I've cut myself over the years. Those times when I saw it was going to happen and couldn't stop it in time. My husband and my kids laugh at me for only using a steak knife for just about everything because I feel the serrated edge protects me from a full on cut. I'll spare you the details of the time I was putting away a steak knife and it fell out of my hand. The details sound so much worse that it ended up being, not much more than a bad paper cut, but just hearing details of a story like that from someone can make me react the same way you do. I also have to leave the area if two people are carrying something heavy up or down the stairs. I guess as time goes on we just become more aware of the possibilities. This! I break into a full-on sweat, have to close my eyes and practically hyperventilate. I also react that way when someone is on a ladder. SaveSave |
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jun 16, 2016 9:00:07 GMT
For me it's a character shown from the inside of s car. I'm just sure they're going to be in an accident
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 10:03:29 GMT
I wouldn't call it a phobia but I can't watch anything that shows people high up, shots that pan down from a great height make me physically react. My stomach rolls and I have a sensation of falling. I guess we all have weird things!! Right?
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 16, 2016 10:05:43 GMT
Was it the guy using the mandolin with no protection last night? He was talking to Gordon while slicing a potato. I don't have a phobia, and I had to cover my eyes for that one. I just KNEW he was going to cut himself even though, logically, Master Chef would have teased it before the commercial. They never show anything dramatic just once!
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Post by leannec on Jun 16, 2016 11:12:11 GMT
Was it the guy using the mandolin with no protection last night? He was talking to Gordon while slicing a potato. I don't have a phobia, and I had to cover my eyes for that one. I just KNEW he was going to cut himself even though, logically, Master Chef would have teased it before the commercial. They never show anything dramatic just once! Anytime anyone uses a mandolin without a guard it makes me nervous  Daphne Oz was doing it on The Chew yesterday or the day before too and I was freaking out |
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Post by cmhs on Jun 16, 2016 11:19:56 GMT
I was watching MC last night and thought for sure the guy using the mandolin was going to slice off half his hand. It made me a little nervous, too.
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Post by AnastasiaBeaverhausn on Jun 16, 2016 11:50:58 GMT
Only when they are using the mandolin. Ugh!
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katybee
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Post by katybee on Jun 16, 2016 12:45:25 GMT
Oh yeah – one more –
Recently I have become very afraid on Project Runway that people are going to sew through their fingers.
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Post by lbp on Jun 16, 2016 12:52:06 GMT
I can't watch any TV programs that involves someone giving birth because the whole time they are "pushing" so am I. I am exhausted by the time the TV baby is born!
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Post by cmhs on Jun 16, 2016 13:43:43 GMT
I can't watch any TV programs that involves someone giving birth because the whole time they are "pushing" so am I. I am exhausted by the time the TV baby is born! Haha, I do the same. |
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