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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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    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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