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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?
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For What Would You Ride This?
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Skiing Down There…
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?
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You Look Fine
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
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Going For A Walk
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What Would You Do Here?
CascadedFalls 1 year ago (edited)
Wasn't this at a convention, but enough people didn't come and they started to get bored, so they just improvised with this ballpit?
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
Kevin the Manager 1 year ago
Because nothing screams refreshment more than an ice-cold Pepsi in a disturbingly lonely hallway...
DeoManus Argentem 1 year ago
Reminds me of the walk from the arrival gate to baggage claim at a new or just-renovated airport. Very specific vibe, heh.
JoyfulZebra 1 year ago
You put change into the vending machine, you the. hear the most unsettling, and haunting rendition of the Pepsiman theme. It gets louder with each passing moment. You begin to walk away, and soon you begin to jog, and then run in a full sprint, but it is to no avail. You cannot outrun the inevitable.
Kevin the Manager 1 year ago
The machine begins to undulate in a bizarre fashion. The music ends, and strange, alien-sounding noises begin to emanate from within. A viscous fluid begins to drip from the can retrieval slot, and you discover that you no longer want a Pepsi. As you walk away down the hall, you can sense that the machine is now moving after you, but you can't risk a look over your shoulder, as you begin to realize that the hallway will never end...
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TheOfficalJesusChrist 1 year ago
Is there psychological reasons for images like this to cause us anxiety or nerves?
Julia Mckinney 1 year ago
"After the cola wars, Pepsi was the only survivor" *says the old-timer wistfully*. "Sure wish I could get my hands on a Coke right about now".
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Who Would U Call?
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Where Does This Stair Lead To?
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?
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Liminal Anxiety
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Abandoned City Island In Japan
Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago (edited)
A bit of a fixer-upper, but I could make that into somewhere I would want to live... Lots of rooftop gardens and greenery would bring some life to that place. Remove a few of the buildings...
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Do We Know This Place?
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Let‘S Take A Bath
StPaul9 1 year ago
I would have said it was the Russian Orthodox tradition of carving a cross in the ice, then they throw an icon into the water and 'brave' (re:) idiots go swimming for it, but it's the wrong cross. Although, an Orthodox cross is hard to carve. I am 50% Russian descent (f**k Putin)
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Would U Enter?
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Enter The Tunnel
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Red & Grey
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Empty Pool
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
I think this is a Mikvah........a dunking tub used in Judaism for purification rituals.
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Would U Enter?
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Slides
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Happy Birthday
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How Do You Feel?
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Wavy Floor
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Liminal Basketball
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Lyone Fein 1 year ago
This was epic! So many excellent photographs that just happen to be of liminal spaces. Kudos to whoever put this one together!
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
Can you explain it to me? I read the article and didn’t understand what “liminal spaces” refers to, so I looked at all the pictures, and I STILL don’t understand. I saw some magnificent clouds up near the top, but the rest of it … I don’t get it. If you can, wouldja please tell me what’s “epic” about this, and what “liminal spaces” are? I didn’t feel, I don’t think, whatever I was sposta feel. Thanks for anything you can do to help! 👍🏻
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The mad duck 1 year ago
Wanna know something sad? A few years back I was really into making liminal space photography, I had like 50+ amazing pics saved on a school device from a photography class. I kinda just let them sit there and didn't upload them anywhere so they only existed on that device. Then the school updated all of their devices automatically and all of them were deleted forever... Shame. [Also if you want to know my opinion on the backrooms currently check out my comment on the "chair" post at the top.]
Trentin Quarantino 1 year ago
I love liminal spaces. We need more interesting posts like this and less ShitTok.
Bradley Auerbach 1 year ago
I am making a game about fighting supervillains and these photos can really give me some inspiration for the various dungeons and lairs!
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
This was epic! So many excellent photographs that just happen to be of liminal spaces. Kudos to whoever put this one together!
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
Can you explain it to me? I read the article and didn’t understand what “liminal spaces” refers to, so I looked at all the pictures, and I STILL don’t understand. I saw some magnificent clouds up near the top, but the rest of it … I don’t get it. If you can, wouldja please tell me what’s “epic” about this, and what “liminal spaces” are? I didn’t feel, I don’t think, whatever I was sposta feel. Thanks for anything you can do to help! 👍🏻
Load More Replies... The mad duck 1 year ago
Wanna know something sad? A few years back I was really into making liminal space photography, I had like 50+ amazing pics saved on a school device from a photography class. I kinda just let them sit there and didn't upload them anywhere so they only existed on that device. Then the school updated all of their devices automatically and all of them were deleted forever... Shame. [Also if you want to know my opinion on the backrooms currently check out my comment on the "chair" post at the top.]
Trentin Quarantino 1 year ago
I love liminal spaces. We need more interesting posts like this and less ShitTok.
Bradley Auerbach 1 year ago
I am making a game about fighting supervillains and these photos can really give me some inspiration for the various dungeons and lairs!
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