Unusual optical illusion reveals your biggest fears – but it all depends on what you see in the picture first
THERE are many different types of optical illusions - some can warp the world around you and others can reveal intimate information about yourself.
These clever images might just be able to reveal your worst fears, but it all depends on what you see first.
The illusion test, which was originally shared by, has been doing the rounds on social media, and people can't get over it's accurate revelations.
The first image shows two potential things - and what you see will reveal your deepest fears.
If you saw the rodent
So, if you saw a rodent it could mean your deepest fear is being too reliant on other people.
You simply love your independent, but sometimes have a tendency to take this too far.
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Not only that, but anyone ridiculing or humiliating you is something you likely go out of your way to avoid.
You don't want people to think your incapable, so do everything in your power to appear self-reliant.
However, this need for control can be a bad thing too, even if it means you're a responsible person.
If you saw the man
If you saw a man's side profile in the optical illusion you probably have a fear of isolation and can't stand being left in your own company for long periods of time.
Unlike the first group, you love being around people and constantly crave human interaction.
Although you could be alone if you really wanted to, you never give yourself the change the experience solitude because you're always seeking out the next big event.
When it comes down to it, your greatest fear is being left alone, so you find yourself clinging to every interaction as your fear it may be your last.
The same optical illusion test was also shared on social media, and it's safe to say people were equally as amazed by how accurate it seemed to be.
A second wrote: "That's me! I always tell my daughters to let me do everything by myself, it's not because I don't like help but that means I'm healthy and happy."
Fancy another optical illusion?
This one can reveal a person's hidden personality traits, all depending on what animal they spot first.
Simply look at the image below and the animal you see first will reveal all.
If you saw the black cat your personality is probably not too dissimilar to the animal.
You like your own company, but can still be playful and curious when the time is right.
You're a keen learner and like to take on new challenges, as long as you can be left alone to work them out.
However, if you saw the mouse first you're naturally a more cautious person.
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Shyness is your main personality trait, but you can also be very self-aware.
You're very good at observing the world around you, which makes you incredibly resourcful and good at reading people.
What are optical illusions and how do they work?
Optical illusion are images or videos made to warp your sense of reality, making you believe you're seeing one thing when really it's something entirely different.
How do they work?
When you look at things your brain sends all the information to your brain, but when there are gaps in that information your brain will fill in the gaps.
This means your brain can fool you into thinking you're seeing something when it's not even really there.
Humans are evolved to do this because survival depends on reacting fast, so your brain will automatically try and work things out with whatever information it can get, no matter how small.
Source: //www.amnh.org/explore/ology/brain/optical-illusions-and-how-they-work