Arachnophobia-Fear of Spiders
I am extreamly scared of spiders. They give me the creeps and if I see one I have to leave until someone can kill it for me. I can't stand pictures of spiders, and I hate videos of spiders. Even the children's song the Itsy Bitsy Spider gives me the creeps because I just imagine a spider crawling towards me. Ever since I was little, I can't stand that song. How to I overcome my arachnophobia?
That is a very realistic (and common) phobia! I know this seems scary, but actually facing your phobia is truly the best thing to do. For example, the next time you're in a pet store, ask if you can handle a tarantula to let it crawl on you. As you ease yourself into having experiences with spiders or similar creatures, the phobia will ease out 
Good luck!
@Emily619 That sounds like too much, I can't even look at a picture of a tarantula without getting scared.
@sweetbutterfly93
Either slowly facing it yourself or seeking professional help. I know there are professionals who specialise in helping people overcome their phobias
Spiders is super normal so pretty sure with help you'll get over it easily :)
Best of luck!
@Booklover95 One thing that I have tried doing is to look up cartoon drawings of spiders. I have also tried listening to the instermental of the itsy bitsy spider. That doesn't effect me to bad...
@sweetbutterfly93
That's great! Is a good start. Be proud of yourself and keep trying :)
@sweetbutterfly93
Oh my gosh, I completely understand! Ive got to the ripe old age of 41 and still have to call a neighbour to remove one if my husband isn't around, what's worse, my 6.2ft 17 yr old son is also terrified.. ....probably due to my reactions when he was younger 🙈 soooooo having said that, if you can muster up the courage to face this fear before you get to my age, is absolutely the right thing to do. Jeez...... I can' even sit on the floor 🙈🙈
