PB - I loved your suggestion of practicing on a small object...the visual image you implanted is great!

I am also wildly phobic about spiders. Honestly - when I first saw AngelGirl's lastest pic in her signature, I freaked cuz I thought it was a spider!

Since I'm against killing, even bugs whenever possible, I've had to learn to catch them and release them. I'll tell you....it's completely horrifying, but I gotta do it. They can't stay here unless they'll help with rent.

If your phobia is getting in the way of your daily living (like lawn mowing) you really do need to seek treatment for it. In my area there is an anxiety clinic which treats phobias. I'd ask you MD if there is something like that in your area.

Good luck! emmy