Actual fear of spiders.?

Question

Over the last year or so, my fear of spiders has become ridiculous.

I used to be able to stand on them etc if I was afraid, but now I cant bear to be in the same room as one, even tiny ones.

If I see one now, I tend to clench my fists and grit my teeth and I feel like I'm going to be sick and my hands shake so much.

I've realised its a big problem after the last couple I came across in the house, garden and on a fence have reduced me to tears!

What can I do, just the thought of them now is making me feel queasy and want to cry.

Answer 1

It's not abnormal to be afraid of spiders but being THIS afraid of them is not good. You should start seeing a psychiatrist. It can sometimes be expensive, but it's your best bet unless you've got a friend who knows how to deal with severe phobias.

Answer 2

You need to get a therapist.

Its the same thing as being in the Dark most people are afraid.

Answer 3

arachnophobia can be 'cured' via therapy

Answer 4

I think seeing a psychiatrist will help. I don't like spiders either, but my case isn't nearly as severe as yours.

Go get help, man!

Answer 5

Hypnosis is supposed to work and it might well be the cheapest option available.

I've just spent two hours looking for spiders to feed to my Butterfly Fish - You would be my perfect neighbour!

Answer 6

maybe in a past life you were biten by one then died. some psychologist are looking into that study. for example woman scared on corners. during theapy fell to hypnosis dreamt that she was a indian and was killed bypointed arrow. i dont know check it out.

Answer 7

I used to b awful screaming running from room to room now i can put a glass over them and put them out-side. The only thing that changed was i moved to the countryside i was done in out-numbered and i don't like to kill things i had to do something for my own sanity And no i'm not suggesting you move just to face the fear i am still scared of them but i know it is an unreasonable fear  good luck take a deep breath you wil be fine you have'nt been eaten alive yet have you ? No you have'nt! That's what i ask myself  x*x P.s u do not need therapy

Answer 8

Go and see a Psychiatrist.