Norns are Bookah's
Bookah — The origin of "bookah" is that of a large, loud, bellowing, and dumb imaginary creature that the asura used to frighten their children.
https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Languages_of_Tyria#Asuran
The op is still letting their addiction run their life.
By making him fear that just being around any type of content will trigger a fall.
and I mean that with much kindness
Embrace life have fun and soon you will not see the perceived triggers in everyday life.
Context: 16yrs sober and having a ball