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Have you ever heard of liminal anxiety? Well, if not, just know that the phenomenon arises from the uncertainty and discomfort experienced in "liminal" spaces. Derived from the Latin word "limen," meaning threshold, liminality describes the ambiguity and disorientation one feels when standing at the precipice of change, whether it's a life transition, cultural shift, or personal transformation.

For a lot of people, this form of anxiety is heightened by the absence of familiar reference points, leading to feelings of simply being… lost. Still, liminal anxiety, though uncomfortable, can also be seen as a transformative force of some sorts, and the Instagram page by the name of “Liminal Anxiety” does exactly that by posting interesting photos of liminal spaces.

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Where Am I?

Where Am I?

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For What Would You Ride This?

For What Would You Ride This?

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Skiing Down There…

Skiing Down There…

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Liminal spaces have always had sort of a peculiar allure to them. For example, picture an empty, dimly lit hallway in a long-abandoned hotel, a silent playground at twilight, or maybe even an old stairwell that seems to lead to nowhere. These settings might conjure feelings of eerie nostalgia, as though they belong to forgotten fragments of dreams.

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What Did You Order?

What Did You Order?

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I Don‘T Want To Dream

I Don‘T Want To Dream

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You Look Fine

You Look Fine

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The Instagram page "Liminal Anxiety" captures the essence of these places that we mentioned before, presenting its followers with an array of images that not only invite contemplation but also challenge the viewer's understanding of time and place in today's modern, yet hectic world.

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Chair

Chair

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Jon E
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chair,you stand before the Mighty High Council of Pillars charged with being grossly uncomfortable. How do you plead?

The mad duck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my own opinion, the backrooms fandom has been completely ruined by all of the "Found footage" videos that are going everywhere on the internet. It's totally ruined now, what used to be a genuinely terrifying concept is now just some children's content that requires 0 effort to make. When you look at liminal space photography, you can get genuine FEELINGS from them. That's what the backrooms used to have. Now you can make a video in blender in 10 minutes and get tons of popularity. Kinda sad, everything gets ruined by the internet eventually. It was fun while it lasted :/

Malfar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. I think it is ruined by all the fandom content, not just the found footage videos. I mean, it's kinda hard to keep the element of "it's eerie because we don't know anything about it" when there are pretty detailed articles about any floor

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Miriam L
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The scale of the room looks totally different once you scroll down far enough in the photo to see the chair. I was expecting one at least four times bigger and closer to the front of the photo - how wide are those columns?

Unpickled Pickle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ç̵̥͚̫̻͓̾̄̂̎̂ H̷͓̼̹̓̎͂̋̔͜ͅ Ä̶̞͖̮̘̮̈́̂̃̑̋ Į̸̱̖̭͔̀͆͆̕̕͠ R̵͈͙̮̬̠̒͊́̈́͒

Casey Payne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Convention Hall of Moria. I must say, I'm not impressed. It might have something to do with the lighting.

David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are a night security guard but sometimes you sit down for a bit because there isn't much here for anyone to steal.

Mr.G86
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proof that the backrooms come furnished for your comfort. 🤣

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Going For A Walk

Going For A Walk

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What Would You Do Here?

What Would You Do Here?

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The reception to the "Liminal Anxiety" Instagram page has been a blend of nostalgia, intrigue, and at times, unease (which makes sense given the page's name). Many followers have expressed how they feel an uncanny connection to these places, despite never having been there. Comments like "This feels oddly familiar" or "Why does this give me such intense deja vu?" can be found under the majority of posts.

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The Pepsi Rooms

The Pepsi Rooms

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Who Would U Call?

Who Would U Call?

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Where Does This Stair Lead To?

Where Does This Stair Lead To?

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Though the feelings evoked by these spaces can be unsettling, they also hold profound potential for growth. By confronting the unfamiliar and the unknown, we can pave the way for introspection and self-discovery. This form of discomfort, paradoxically, can act as a catalyst for change whether it would be your most inner world or just your everyday life.

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Inside Or Outside?

Inside Or Outside?

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Liminal Anxiety

Liminal Anxiety

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Abandoned City Island In Japan

Abandoned City Island In Japan

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Do We Know This Place?

Do We Know This Place?

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Let‘S Take A Bath

Let‘S Take A Bath

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Would U Enter?

Would U Enter?

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Enter The Tunnel

Enter The Tunnel

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Red

Red

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Red & Grey

Red & Grey

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Empty Pool

Empty Pool

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Would U Enter?

Would U Enter?

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Slides

Slides

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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

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How Do You Feel?

How Do You Feel?

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Wavy Floor

Wavy Floor

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Liminal Basketball

Liminal Basketball

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Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen

Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen

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Would U Ride It?

Would U Ride It?

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How To Exit The Backrooms?

How To Exit The Backrooms?

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It Is Winter. You Have To Walk Home From Work Because Your Bus Broke Down. It's Late, But Not Too Dark Yet. You Have A Long Way To Go And You Are Freezing

It Is Winter. You Have To Walk Home From Work Because Your Bus Broke Down. It's Late, But Not Too Dark Yet. You Have A Long Way To Go And You Are Freezing

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Who Is This?

Who Is This?

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I Don‘T Wanna See This When I Go To Work

I Don‘T Wanna See This When I Go To Work

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Flipping Patties

Flipping Patties

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Let‘S Slide

Let‘S Slide

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Hall

Hall

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New Gaming Setup

New Gaming Setup

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What Is This?

What Is This?

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Texture Error

Texture Error

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Bowling Alley

Bowling Alley

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Snakey Pool

Snakey Pool

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Some Chairs

Some Chairs

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Places Of Transition

Places Of Transition

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Dreams…

Dreams…

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It‘S Watching You

It‘S Watching You

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In The School At Night

In The School At Night

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Liminal Anxiety

Liminal Anxiety

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Where Are The Cheze Ballzz

Where Are The Cheze Ballzz

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Abandoned Museum

Abandoned Museum

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The Carpet Tho

The Carpet Tho

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Take A Seat

Take A Seat

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What Does This Place Feels Like?

What Does This Place Feels Like?

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I Have Seen This Before…

I Have Seen This Before…

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Avoid Those Places

Avoid Those Places

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How Does It Make You Feel?

How Does It Make You Feel?

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Could You Explain Please?

Could You Explain Please?

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Do U Remember?

Do U Remember?

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A Classic One

A Classic One

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Liminal Space

Liminal Space

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The Best Office

The Best Office

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Supermarket

Supermarket

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Is This A Hotel?

Is This A Hotel?

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Cool Bathtub

Cool Bathtub

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Fast_food

Fast_food

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1 V 1 On The Mcdonalds

1 V 1 On The Mcdonalds

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Let‘S Cuddle And Build A Pillowcastle In The Spongebob-Bed

Let‘S Cuddle And Build A Pillowcastle In The Spongebob-Bed

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