[brainclutter]

I was wondering if anyone else had an obsession with bugs? I'm normally okay during the day when the sun is out and there is light. I can handle bugs for the most part. I can see them and avoid them. I have even picked up a caterpillar or two before. But, when the sun goes down and the lights are out, it's a whole different story. Part of my nightly ritual, along with checking all the doors and windows in the house to make sure they are locked multiple times a night, I also have to check behind the shower curtain multiple times a night to make sure no bugs are hiding in the tub. Also, I keep a drink at the bedside when I am sleeping in case I get thirsty in the night. I have to have a cover over it to keep bugs out. When I take my shoes off at night, I place them on a chair or table to keep any bugs from crawling into them and in the morning before I put them on, I check the insides to make sure no bugs have snuck in. I also sleep with the covers tucked under me rather than hanging down to prevent anything from crawling into bed with me. I have done these things for years now. I guess I first started this bug obsession as a senior in high school. I have no idea why. I wasn't bitten by a bug, didn't see a creepy bug movie or anything. I just got obsessed with bugs. And, I can't seem to figure out how to stop the madness. Any ideas???

Cathy aka Brainclutter

[Aunt Donna]

Are you sure something didn't happen when you were younger? Maybe nothing that stands out, but you know like mosquitos or moths or something. I live in Louisiana and nighttime certainly brings out some extra bugs. I am like you and double check every thing and keep my nighttime water covered and I turn the light at night to use the bathroom which is next to my bedroom just in case.

[Yoshi]

I feel sortof the same way, I dont mind bugs in the morning, since I can see them, but at night its really creepy and I always feel like there after me.

[brainclutter]

I'm not sure. I know that I am allergic to stinging insects. I found out when I was five and was stung by a bumble bee and stopped breathing and had to have CPR from the rescue squad. Now, I carry an Epi-pen in case I get stung by anything. But, I'm not really afraid of bees or wasps during the day. I just freak out at night. So, I don't really know. It sounds like we are somewhat alike in our nighttime patterns. Luckily, I don't live in Louisiana though if there are more bugs at night there. ewwwwww