So, what are we afraid of, Sepulveda? Staff writers asked a bunch of Grizzlies to find out. These are some of our most common fears and phobias.
Fear of Spiders – Arachnophobia
Nahomi Martinez, eighth grader: “Spiders because they’re creepy.”
Stella Flores, seventh grader: “I’m afraid of spiders, that’s my phobia.”
Katherine Vasques, eighth grader: “My phobia is Arachnophobia, a.k.a. fear of spiders.”
Donna Tabares, eighth grade: “Spiders because they are creepy and creep me out.”
Genesis Sanchez, seventh grader: “I’m scared of spiders.”
Jesus Rico, seventh grader: “I am afraid of spiders.”
Mr.Chris, security: “Spider bites.”
Mrs. Ramirez, counselor: “I have a fear of spiders, also known as Arachnophobia.”
Fear of Heights – Acrophobia
Ms.Adams, teacher: “I don’t have a phobia but I’m afraid of heights.”
Mr. Zimmer, teacher: “I am afraid of heights because I don’t want to fall or die.”
Ms. Perrigue, teacher: “I am afraid of falling / heights because I feel like I’m going to hurt myself.”
Ms. Lubetich, teacher: “I’m afraid of snakes and heights.
Emily Rodriguez, eighth grader: “I don’t really have a phobia but I am scared of heights.”
Frankie Carranza, seventh grader: “I am afraid of heights.”
Fear of Snakes – Ophidiophobia
Ms.Kumagai, teacher: “I don’t like snakes because they’re disgusting.”
Mr. Dominique, teacher: “Fear of snakes. Would you rather be in a room full of spiders or snakes?”
Ms. Crow, teacher librarian: “I am afraid of snakes.”
Jose Mora, seventh grader: “Snakes! I am afraid of snakes.”
Fear of Clowns – Coulrophobia
Julissa Alvarez, seventh grader: “I’m afraid of clowns because they are scary and I don’t like the makeup that they have.”
Daphne Hernandez, eighth grader: “I’m afraid of spiders and clowns because they freak me out “
Rayne Coleman, eighth grader: “Clowns!”
Fear of Tight Spaces – Claustrophobia
Nyla Hortan, eighth grader: “I’m scared of being in really small spaces.”
Jayden Gorrochotegui, seventh grader: “I am REALLY scared of really tight places, the kind of places you can’t even breathe.”
Adriana Parra, eighth grader: “I have claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is the fear of tight spaces.”
Fear of the Dark – Nyctophobia
Melanny Gonzales, eighth grader: “Dark hallways and anywhere dark.”
Mr. Jimenez, teacher: “My phobia is the dark because this one time when I was little my Tia put me in this dark room and locked the doors andI have asthma and ever since I’ve been scared.”
Makayla Buenrrostro, eighth grader: “I’m scared of the dark because I tend to watch a lot of scary movies.”
Da’ lonna Pridgett, seventh grader: “My phobia is dark places. I hate it and am scared of dark rooms.”
Fear of Deep Water – Thalassophobia
Salvador llerenas, sixth grader: “I’m afraid of the sea.”
Ashley Cruz, eighth grader: “ I fear deep ocean.”
Fear of Tiny Holes – Trypophobia
Allison Ramirez, eighth grader: “I have a fear of holes also known as trypophobia.”
Angie Benanco, eighth grader: “I am afraid of little holes.”
Alejandra Terrazas, seventh grade: “I am afraid of a lot of tiny holes.”
Ms. Delgadillo, teacher: “I am afraid of holes – trypophobia – because they just freak me out.”
Fear of Death – Thanatophobia
Demian Vinmarsm, school police: “I’m afraid of death.”
Samantha Torres, eighth grader: “I’m scared of dying alone.”
David Dobrowski, intervention coordinator: “I have a phobia of dying.”
Mr. Camacho, teacher: “I am afraid of DEATH.”
Other Fears and Phobias
Jaden Lawson, seventh grader: “I am scared of cockroaches because some can fly and I once touched one on accident.” (Katsaridaphobia)
Alex Monroy, eighth grader: “I have a fear of roller coasters also known as veloxrotaphobia.” (Veloxrotaphobia)
Brandon Rodriguez, seventh grader: “I am afraid of getting bad grades.” (Atychiphobia)
Mrs. Lapham,teacher: “I’m scared of dalmatians.”
Itzel Reyes, eighth grader: “I’m scared of being forgotten and alone, aka Autophobia.”
Julian Carabantes, seventh grader: “I’m scared of my mom.”
Mr. Duran said: “I am afraid of falling.” (Baslophobia)
Israel Perez, eighth grader: “I’m scared of Lana because she hits too hard.”
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know suffers from a debilitating phobia, help is available. Talking to a counselor or other trusted adult can be the first step towards feeling better. You are not alone.
