“Nope, I'm Outta Here”: 50 Terrifyingly Big Things That Make People Uncomfortable (New Pics)

During CBT, mental health specialists help people replace phobic thoughts with healthier ones, thus shifting their perspective. This type of therapy can also teach individuals the skills they need, so they cope with their stress and anxiety better when around the things they fear.

Meanwhile, exposure therapy does exactly what it says on the tin: you expose the person to their fear, bit by bit, making them more resilient to the stress they feel. There’s no actual danger involved.

Created way back in April 2014, the ‘Megalophobia’ online group has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Currently, the community is absolutely massive, with 1 million members from around the globe. The photos they share are fascinating, and they show you the huge scale of both nature and human-made projects.

During a previous interview with u/Hoogs, the head moderator of ‘Megalophobia’ told Bored Panda that "the sub has continued to grow over the years because it attracts both people who have an interest in unique and awe-inspiring images and people with megalophobia."

He continued: “The latter may seem counterintuitive since you would expect people to avoid things they fear, but think of it like a horror movie. You watch it for the thrill. It provides a unique sensation that's a break from the mundanities of everyday life while allowing you to explore your fears in a safe environment.”

"I also suspect that even people who don't classify themselves as having megalophobia still get that little touch of vertigo when seeing some of the sub's content,” the head moderator shared with Bored Panda earlier.

"Megalophobia might impact a person's daily life negatively if they are regularly exposed to things like large buildings, structures, statues, vehicles, and even geographical features like mountains and canyons. It might prevent them from doing certain things they'd like, having unique experiences, or even just living their life in a world with so many things that are larger than us. Humans are small, and I think this phobia cuts right to the heart of that fact we all know to be true."

Which of these photos did you find the most overwhelming, impressive, and spectacular? Were there any images that genuinely made you feel a bit anxious, dear Pandas?

If you happen to have megalophobia and you made your way down here (congrats!), how does it affect your daily life? Do you have any other phobias? We’d love to hear your thoughts!