What is something harmless you were scared of as a child? – 19 nailbiters

11.

Dangling my legs off the edge of the bed. I always thought something was going to grab me.
227743

12.

Beaches. I hated walking on sand, getting it in between my toes… I screamed whenever I felt it.
Sotovya

13.

Turtleneck shirts. I was always terrified that I would get stuck in the neck as I was putting it over my head.
Bohemianfling

14.

Italoomg
Via

15.

The drain in the bath tub. The tiny whirlpool of water would suck me down with it.
JAR-man999

16.

I was convinced from birth until about 4 that kiwi seeds were ants. To the point of tears. I refused all logic and reasoning. I was sure this was how my little life would end.
TrippiesAngeldust

17.

The toilet brush. It was missing the top of the handle and had two short spikes there. I thought they were fangs and I’d die if it touched me.
bindiprickle

18.

The mirror. Someone told me that if you look into a mirror you’ll see the devil behind your shoulder. So, no mirrors for me.
krakeneverything

19.

Peanut butter since I didn’t like it I thought I was allergic to it and that I would die if I touched it.
BeanMaster4

BONUS – This probably wasn’t a worry for most people.

GraceAmazed
Via

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