Does This Picture Make You Uncomfortable?
I happened to see a quick segment on the Today Show that really bothered me. But it also made me feel great. Let me explain.
The show posted a series of photos which made my skin crawl. Then they explained that people who get uncomfortable have an actual condition called Trypophobia: fear of clustered holes. I have it! And I never knew it until this week! Though I know it seems weird, I feel some sense of relief knowing I'm not alone. 15% of the population gets creeped out by honeycombs, seed pods, and even crumpets! As beautiful as sunflowers are, I have to admit that I hate the way the center of the flower looks. It triggers the Trypophobia.
Do you have a similar reaction to clusters of holes and bumps? Here's a link to the Today Show video.
And if you'd like to know more, and connect with a community of about 10,000 others who get the willies when seeing such images, here's the link to the Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trypophobia/416048458423071