Look At These 91 Photos To Check If You Have Megalophobia

If something exists, there’s probably someone out there who’s scared of it. Ever heard of trypophobia? This is when someone feels disgust or fear when they see patterns with lots of holes. And what about arachibutyrophobia? The word itself is a mouthful, which is actually quite fitting, as this is the fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.

If those are your biggest fears, you’ll probably be fine with this list, pandas. But if you’re terrified of huge objects, you might want to avert your eyes. We took a trip to the Megalophobia subreddit and gathered some of their most unsettling photos below. So good luck getting through these pics of extremely large things, and be sure to upvote the ones that send a shiver down your spine!

#1 Sequoia National Park In California

#2 Angel Oak, The Oldest Tree East Of The Mississippi

#3 An Iceberg Passing Near A House In Greenland

If this is your first time being introduced to megalophobia, we’ll walk you through exactly what it is. Verywell Mind explains that it’s the “fear of large objects and can cause intense fear and anxiety.” Some common triggers include airplanes, blimps, large buildings, buses, construction equipment, elephants, enormous trees, hills and mountains, bodies of water, ships, sculptures, trains, and whales.

When this phobia is triggered, the symptoms often include dizziness or lightheadedness, increased heart rate, nausea, shortness of breath, and a strong urge to flee the situation. People with megalophobia will also often avoid situations where they might be faced with extremely large objects.

#4 Ocean-Like Clouds

#5 🐋 Blue Whale. Photo By @d_fordesign

#6 Veryovkina Cave Is 1/3 The Height Of Everest Downwards

There’s no one way to pinpoint exactly where this phobia comes from, but sometimes it occurs when normal fears become exaggerated. For example, many people feel uncomfortable around large objects. But once this fear spirals out of control and starts causing anxiety, that’s when it becomes a problem.

Megalophobia might also be triggered when a person sees something that is much larger than the size it’s supposed to be. This might include a sculpture of a person from history that’s ten times the size of the real person or a statue of an animal that’s much larger than the real creature. Media and legends can contribute to this phobia as well, as stories can lead us to believe that certain objects are much more dangerous than they actually are in real life.

#7 150 Ft Iceberg Floating By A Small Town In Newfoundland, Canada. Give Me The Heebie

#8 Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius

#9 Antarctica Seen From Space

As for treatment that can be used to manage megalophobia, Verywell Mind notes that cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapies are the most likely to be effective. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help a person shift their perspective and develop better coping skills to deal with triggers. Meanwhile, exposure therapy can help a person understand over time that their triggers won’t actually hurt them and that there’s really nothing to be afraid of.

#10 Infinite Lavender Field In Valensole, South Of France

#11 You’re At The Beach And Out Of Nowhere A Massive Submarine Get Out Of The Water

#12 Off The Nā Pali Coast On Kauaʻi, Hawaii

It’s difficult to say exactly how common this specific phobia is, but the Cleveland Clinic reports that approximately 7-10% of the population has a specific phobia. So it’s likely that only a very small percentage of the total population struggles with megalophobia.

If you’re wondering if you might meet the criteria for megalophobia, a mental health professional can diagnose you if you meet at least four criteria. These include an intense and unreasonable fear, anticipatory anxiety, avoidance, and the phobia interfering with your day-to-day activities.

#13 Human Compared To The Pyramid Of Giza

#14 Standing On The Edge Of A Giant Spillway. This Is A No From Me

#15 Didn’t Know The Coast Of England Is That Massive And Impressive

While not everyone will be able to cure their megalophobia completely, the Cleveland Clinic does recommend some lifestyle changes that might help you manage symptoms. First, make sure you’re getting enough sleep and exercise. It’s also wise to see a therapist regularly and practice mindfulness.

You may also want to practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises and yoga. Meanwhile, reach out to loved ones for support, and consider joining a support group for those who struggle with specific phobias.

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#16 Jadayupara, The Largest Avian Sculpture In The World

#17 A Big Hairy Unicorn That Existed As Early As 29,000 Years Ago

#18 Do Clouds Give You That Feeling?

When it comes to having specific phobias in general, the Mayo Clinic notes that many people develop them after having a bad experience. Perhaps you almost drowned as a child, and now you have a fear of deep water.

But there may also be a link between specific phobias and the anxiety of your parents. These could be caused by a mix of genetics and learned behaviors. And finally, it might come down to your brain chemistry. Phobias trigger certain parts of the brain, so people who don’t have them might simply not have the same brain structure as others.

#19 The Naga Cave In Thailand Looks Like A Giant Petrified Snake

#20 This Was The Only Image I Found To Represent It

#21 Cave Of The Crystal’s Mexico

If the photos on this list aren’t making you feel any sense of dread, you might be wondering why in the world megalophobia is such a big deal. But the truth is that phobias can take a serious toll on people’s lives. They can cause social isolation, mood disorders, substance misuse, self-harm, and put a strain on relationships with loved ones. It’s not easy to live with a phobia, regardless of how irrational it may seem. It’s best to get them in check, so you can live life to the fullest.

#22 In 1957, The Remains Of 9 Neanderthals Were Found In The Shanidar Cave In Iraq. This Was Their Home 65,000 Years Ago

#23 Varanasi, India During A Major Festival Night

#24 Biggest Ship Elevator In The World, The Three Gorges Dam Shiplift

Has this list unlocked a new fear in you, pandas? We sincerely hope that you’re not too freaked out by these photos, but if you are, continuing to scroll might be great exposure therapy. Keep upvoting the pics that leave you feeling disturbed, and let us know in the comments below what your biggest phobia is. Then, if you’re interested in seeing even more pics that could trigger megalophobia, check out this article next!

#25 I Shot Amanar Rising Over Our Dune Camp In The Sahara, Surrounded By Dunes As Far As The Eye Can See

#26 Tree Tunnel In Amsterdam

#27 Olympus Mons – The Tallest Mountain In The Solar System

#28 At 74.5 Meters (244 Ft), Hallgrímskirkja Is The Largest Church In Iceland And One Of The Tallest Structures In The Country

#29 Does This Count?

#30 The Enormous 18th-Century Flags Of The French Ship Généreux And The Spanish Ship San Ildefonso, Pictured With People For Scale

#31 Mount Taranaki

#32 Always Forget How Massive These Supercarriers That America Builds Actually Are

#33 Tallest Statue In Africa

#34 Petra, Jordan Temple Compared To Average-Height Human Beings!

#35 A Shot Of Burning Man That Looks Like A Solar System

#36 A Man Standing In The Lumberyard Of Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing, 1939

#37 The Size Of These Anchor Chains Is Definitely Unsettling

#38 The Coast Of Namibia

#39 Massive Building Looks Small Next To Massive Tower

#40 Elephant Foot Glacier In Greenland

#41 The Quetzalcoatlus, The Largest Known Flying Animal That Ever Existed

#42 This Picture Of The Empire State Building The Year It Was Built (1930)

#43 Giant Cranes Being Delivered To Liverpool Docks

#44 The Ancient Theatre Of Delphi, Greece

#45 672 Ton Church Being Moved Across Kiruna, Sweden Right Now

#46 Elephant Rock In Iceland

#47 The Largest Submarines Ever Built

Typhoon-Class Soviet Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Subs Displaced 48,000 Tonnes Submerged, Stretched 175m Long, Had Two Reactors, Triple Hulls, And Were Designed To Survive Under Arctic Ice With Unprecedented Crew Comfort

#48 A380 Flying Pass The Moon And The True Size Of It

#49 The Typhoon Is A Class Of Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines Built By The Soviet Union, With A Submerged Displacement Of 48,000 Tones

#50 Stone Mountain, A Giant Granite Monolith Near Atlanta, Georgia Is About 514 Meters Above Sea Level

#51 The Rarely Seen Back Of The Hoover Dam Before It Was Filled With Water, 1936

#52 On February 7, 1984, Astronaut Bruce Mccandless Ventured Out Into Space And Away From Shuttle Challenger Using Only A Nitrogen Propelled Backpack — The First Person In History To Do So