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.
#1 Where Am I?
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#2 What Would You Do Here?
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#3 Chair
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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.
#4 For What Would You Ride This?
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#5 Where Does This Stair Lead To?
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#6 The Pepsi Rooms
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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.
#7 Inside Or Outside?
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#8 Would U Enter?
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#9 What Did You Order?
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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.
#10 Going For A Walk
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#11 Who Would U Call?
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#12 Skiing Down There…
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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.
#13 Let‘S Take A Bath
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#14 Would U Enter?
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#15 Red & Grey
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#16 Happy Birthday
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#17 Liminal Basketball
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#18 Enter The Tunnel
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#19 Red
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#20
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#21 Liminal Anxiety
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#22 I Don‘T Want To Dream
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#23 Abandoned City Island In Japan
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#24 Wavy Floor
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#25 Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen
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#26 You Look Fine
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#27 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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#28 Slides
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#29 How Do You Feel?
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#30 Who Is This?
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#31 Do We Know This Place?
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#32 How To Exit The Backrooms?
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#33 Let‘S Slide
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#34 New Gaming Setup
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#35 Hall
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#36 I Don‘T Wanna See This When I Go To Work
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#37 Empty Pool
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#38 What Is This?
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#39 It‘S Watching You
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#40 Where Are The Cheze Ballzz
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#41 Flipping Patties
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#42 Could You Explain Please?
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#43 Would U Ride It?
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#44 Bowling Alley
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#45 Places Of Transition
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#46 What Does This Place Feels Like?
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#47 Texture Error
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#48 Avoid Those Places
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#49 I Have Seen This Before…
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#50 Is This A Hotel?
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#51 Snakey Pool
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#52 The Carpet Tho
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#53 The Best Office
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#54 In The School At Night
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#55 Abandoned Museum
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#56 Take A Seat
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#57 Some Chairs
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#58 How Does It Make You Feel?
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#59 Liminal Anxiety
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#60 A Classic One
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#61 Do U Remember?
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#62 Let‘S Cuddle And Build A Pillowcastle In The Spongebob-Bed
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#63 1 V 1 On The Mcdonalds
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#64 Supermarket
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#65 Fast_food
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#66 Cool Bathtub
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#67 Liminal Space
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#68 Dreams…
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