Irrational Fears

After a terrifying event in my childhood, I have been in constant fear of garage doors. My fear began one day in elementary school when I thought it would be a good idea to jump rope in my garage. The door of the garage was open until i hit the the button that makes the garage door suddenly close. It was so sudden and loud that i've been perpetually scared of garage doors ever since. Every time I have to walk under a garage door, I start to panic. In my mind, I think the garage door is going to slam shut the minute I step under it. I imagine myself being killed when the door bashes me in the head. These days, I try to avoid using my garage door as much as possible. I make sure to always have my key, so I can enter the front door instead. On the unfortunate occasions when I have to go under a garage door, I sprint as fast as I can until I know i'm safe.