I have this phobia and I didn't really have it until a local radio station's rabbit mascot came to the Girl Scout camp I worked at and started hitting on all of the women there. then the realization set it that it could be a pedophile in the suit, or rapist. Anything. He was making the other counselors feel uncomfortable. Now I have the same fear for clowns and lately, masks. My dad got this plain white mask at a craft store that only has eye and mouth holes and anytime he gets it out, he sends me into a panic attack. I can't tolerate it. I cry and freak out and my heart races uncontrollably. I'm 18 and graduating soon. I'm not proud of this. My friends don't even know about this. I wish there was some way to get rid of it.

I've had this fear all my life and I'm 15 now. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one. I've probably annoyed my relatives because at amusement parks I have to go as far as it takes to avoid them, even if it means taking the long route. They swear that they won't look at me, but I still panic. Normally I'm just a quiet and nice girl. When a mascot (or clown) is around, I scream like crazy and get really bossy and stubborn. It's so embarassing. I even worry when there is a possibilty of being one.