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Originally Posted by HeineUwU
Thanks! I know, people have sayd the same, and it makes sense! And I try to think about the fact that they're harmless! But my fear of both spiders and insects in general is so strong that I get panic attacks. If i can't run (and sometimes even if i do) i end up hyperventilating, tears run like a river and if im not hyperventilating I scream till my voice is either gone or sore the next few days! Just beacuse a FLY was flying near/around me/my head! A freaking FLY?! Its so stupid and unreasonable! I know that they're not able to hurt me! So why do i get sutch a strong need to escape? To run? Whu does it feel like my instincts say they're so dangerous when they're not? It doesn't make any sense?
I really appreciate your reply! Thank you!
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we all have fears we think are stupid or think we shouldn't have, all of us.
I can't really give you an example, because I'm not sure what your other phobias are so don't want to use something you're scared of.
but in a general situation. I have fears about g gloves, for example
to me, gloves are these things people wear to make them look like murderous people or clowns, or someone in a horror movie, and I'm terrified of seeing anyone with gloves (like you with insects, I get a panic attack and need to run!)
but, to someone else gloves are these things you wear on your hand to protect you so you are able to do your job properly.
this is what I am trying to say. what 1 person can't understand, the other person is terrified of
I myself am alergic to stings from wasps and honeybees, so if I see one I know, I have to go, if it stings me, I'm in trouble- but it isn't a fear, it's natural instinct. you know: I'm alergic to a sting, I see an insect that stings, I need to get out that situation
I am generally good with most other (non stinging) insect), and I think some (butterflies, for example) are actually quite cute