Fear that isn't really there, but is imagined in the person creating a nightmare. For example, I am terrified of flying insects, I imagine the worst possible things when really, all they can do is land on me. I imagine it. It is what I imagine that makes me scared.
a phobia
The fear of the dark. It is not usually the fear of the darkness itself, but the fear of possible or imagined dangers concealed in the darkness.
Apotemnophobia is a phobia, something real or imagined. Apotemnophobia is the fear of amputation, it can also be a fear of seeing an amputee.
Anxiety is a general unease or heightened concern over anything you feel might be negative, either real or imagined. Generally, fear is an emotional and physiological reaction to some perceived threat, also real or imagined.
More kinds of phobia than you ever imagined existed: http://www.phobialist.com/reverse.html#A-
Don Quixote's greatest fear was not being able to fulfill the chivalric ideals of knighthood and failing to live up to the heroic quests and adventures that he imagined for himself.
Imagined risks refer to perceived threats or dangers that are not based on actual evidence or facts. These risks are often rooted in fears, biases, or misperceptions and can influence decision-making and behavior. It's important to differentiate between imagined risks and real risks to make informed choices.
People may be unconscious of psychological forces that shape their behavior due to factors like cognitive biases, societal conditioning, and lack of self-awareness. Our brains tend to rely on shortcuts and automatic processes, which can lead to unconscious patterns of thinking and behavior. Additionally, societal norms and expectations can influence our beliefs and actions without us realizing it.
The Imagined Village was created in 2010.
Imagined Oceans was created in 1998.
Live the life you have imagined
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