Trypophobia Test

1. Looking at clustered holes makes me feel panicky or on edge.

2. Bumpy or pitted surfaces make my stomach feel uneasy.

3. My heart rate increases when I look at images with tightly packed bumps or holes.

4. When I notice many small bumps clustered together, I feel a wave of revulsion.

5. My reactions lead me to rely on others to handle or look at things that might be triggering (e.g., cleaning sponges, certain crafts).

6. I feel physically tense (e.g., tight shoulders or jaw) when exposed to hole-like patterns.

7. I notice a wave of chills or shivers when I see trypophobia-like images.

8. I hesitate to click on thumbnails if there is any chance they might contain clustered holes or bumps.

9. My breathing becomes faster or shallower when I look at hole clusters.

10. I find it hard to stay calm when I focus on a clustered-hole image for more than a few seconds.

11. When I see many small holes together, my immediate reaction is “gross.”

12. My reactions to trigger patterns cause me to avoid certain websites, apps, or online topics.

13. I feel a tightness in my chest when viewing clustered holes or bumps.

14. I ask others to warn me or not show me images with clustered holes or bumpy patterns.

15. When I see clusters of small holes (e.g., honeycomb-like patterns), I feel a surge of anxiety.

16. I feel an adrenaline-like rush (fight-or-flight) when viewing these patterns.

17. I avoid certain designs or décor (e.g., perforated lampshades, patterned tiles) because they resemble clustered holes.

18. Patterns with repeating holes or pits make me feel uneasy in my body.

19. Seeing a trigger makes it hard for me to focus on my tasks for a while afterward.

20. I find clustered-hole patterns disturbing rather than merely “interesting.”

21. I scroll past or look away from images with clustered holes or bumps as quickly as possible.

22. I avoid certain foods or natural items (e.g., strawberries, pomegranates, seed heads) because their textures or patterns bother me.

23. My skin crawls in a way that feels linked to fear or anxiety when I see these patterns.

24. I avoid certain places or activities (e.g., nature walks, aquariums, crafts) because I might encounter trigger patterns.

25. Certain clustered textures make me feel like I might gag.

26. After encountering a trigger, I keep thinking about it even when I want to move on.

27. I stop using or throw away objects if I notice they have a hole-cluster or bumpy pattern that bothers me.

28. I have stopped an activity or left a situation because I noticed a triggering pattern.

29. I start sweating or getting clammy when I see clustered holes or bumps.

30. I experience a strong “icky” feeling when I see hole-like textures in nature (e.g., lotus seed pods).

31. I avoid watching videos or browsing content that might unexpectedly include hole-cluster patterns (e.g., seed pods, honeycomb).

32. When I encounter a trigger, I need time to calm down before I can continue what I was doing.

33. Looking at tightly clustered bumps can make me feel queasy.

34. I feel nauseated when I look at dense patterns of holes (like a seed pod).

35. My disgust response to clustered holes can be intense.

36. I spend time scanning for possible trigger patterns before looking closely at an image or object.

37. Clustered holes or bumps make me feel like something is “wrong” in a disgusting way.

38. My stomach feels unsettled in an anxious way when I encounter clustered patterns.

39. If a surface has many small openings, I find it repulsive.

40. Seeing a pattern of many small holes close together makes me feel physically uncomfortable.

41. I get lightheaded or dizzy from anxiety when looking at clustered holes or bumps.

42. I avoid sharing or viewing certain photos (e.g., nature shots, close-ups) because they might contain trigger patterns.

43. My anxiety response to clustered-hole patterns feels immediate and automatic.

44. Some clustered patterns make me feel sick to my stomach rather than just mildly bothered.

45. I feel an urge to recoil when I see bumpy, pitted, or hole-filled textures.

46. My hands or body tremble slightly when I look at trypophobia-triggering images.

47. I change the channel, close tabs, or exit apps when I think a trypophobia trigger might appear.

48. I feel a strong sense of dread when I anticipate seeing hole clusters.

49. After seeing clustered-hole images, my body stays keyed up for a while.

50. My avoidance of trypophobia triggers interferes with my enjoyment of everyday activities (e.g., shopping, hobbies, entertainment).

51. Seeing clusters of holes makes me feel uncomfortable enough to want to look away.

52. Clustered-hole images (e.g., honeycomb-like textures) trigger a sense of disgust in me.

53. I feel an urgent need to look away to reduce my anxiety when I see these patterns.

54. I take extra steps to prevent accidentally seeing trypophobia-related images (e.g., content filters, avoiding certain accounts).

55. Even imagining a cluster of small holes can bring up disgust for me.

56. I experience a lump-in-throat or throat tightness when viewing clustered holes.

57. When I see a trigger unexpectedly, it disrupts what I was doing (e.g., reading, working, relaxing).

58. When I see porous or holey textures, I feel a strong sense of aversion.

59. When I see these patterns, I feel an intense urge to escape the situation.

60. I feel a strong startle-like reaction when an image with many small holes appears unexpectedly.

61. When I see these patterns, I feel a strong need to cover the image or block it from view.

62. Seeing seed pods, sponges, or honeycomb-like textures makes me feel nervous or threatened.

63. I avoid discussions or posts about trypophobia because they might include trigger pictures.

64. I avoid buying or using items with hole-like patterns (e.g., perforated designs, bumpy textures).

65. I avoid certain objects in daily life (e.g., sponges, lotus seed pods, textured surfaces) because they remind me of clustered holes.

66. I modify my environment (e.g., cover textures, rearrange items) to reduce the chance of seeing trigger patterns.

67. I feel noticeably restless or unable to sit still when exposed to these patterns.

68. Close-up images of porous materials (like sponges) make me feel disgusted.