Im scared of knives.?!
Question: Whenever im cooking i try to avoid the large knives. For some reason i just look at them and picture something bad happening. Like me dropping it and stabbing myself.. So i usually only use butter knives.
Lol i know that sounds so stupid, but how can i overcome my knife-phobia?
Answers: Whenever im cooking i try to avoid the large knives. For some reason i just look at them and picture something bad happening. Like me dropping it and stabbing myself.. So i usually only use butter knives.
Lol i know that sounds so stupid, but how can i overcome my knife-phobia?
i get the same thing!! its soo annoying!!
i also get the same thing with needles, scissors, sharp pens, and sticks...
I suggest you take a chef's course learning how to use knives correctly, safely. That might make a big difference for you.
Your knife phobia may be caused by anxiety. Often anxiety can manifest as irrational fear....like our fear of dropping the knife and stabbing yourself. See your general practitioner and explain your situation and ask for a referral to a psychologist or other mental health professional.
I used to have the same problem as well.
I began to use knives more, especially cutting apples, and peeling apples so that I would not be so scared with my fingers so close to the blade.
Try that, or a cooking class like was suggested.
Good luck :]
Dull the blades so it wont cut and just use it on something that doesnt need a sharp edge. After a while youll get used to using them and gradually can use sharp knives.
I agree with Karen S.
You must promise yourself that when you come into contact either visual or physical, that you will use the knife responsibly and not allow yourself to get hurt. Honor your fears rather than telling your fears that they are atupid. Stop distrusting your full capable actions and distrust the object that deserves the distrust. If you can't do this, then get rid of the object until a time when you feel more mature about coping. Phobias are common, and theres an entire list of them including things you wouldn't think a person would be afraid of. So no undue worrying.
I am scared of people brandishing knives
wear lots of protective clothing and use a glove when you cut