Nick ft Eva Speakman – Curing Arachnophobia (Fear of Spiders)
Salepage : Nick ft Eva Speakman – Curing Arachnophobia (Fear of Spiders)
Five out of every 100 persons in the United States have one or more phobias, with women somewhat more likely than men to develop one. Arachnophobia, a crippling dread of spiders, is one of the most frequent phobias, according to Alan Manavitz, MD, clinical psychiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Definition of Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia is derived from the Greek words “arachne” for spider and “phobos” for fear. This irrational dread of spiders and other eight-legged arachnids (such as scorpions) may be an evolutionary response: spiders, particularly lethal ones, have long been associated with sickness and infection.
“We know many types of spiders are deadly and bite, and we know this through firsthand experience, science, biology, television, and witnessing other people being bitten,” he explains. “As a result, when we detect a spider nearby, our natural reaction is to be afraid and avoid the spider.”
Many people experience a “disgust response” when they are afraid of spiders.
People who have severe arachnophobia are so terrified of spiders that they may be afraid to walk into their basement or garage in case a spider is present. If they come upon a spider, they may choose to leave the house rather than deal with it.
“We know our fear of spiders has become irrational when it creates such worry that it prevents us from participating in things that we want or need to do, or shows itself in such a manner that it may be physically and emotionally debilitating,” Dr. Manavitz adds.
Arachnophobia Causes
Arachnophobia, like other phobias, can develop in a person as a result of witnessing others’ reactions to spiders. It’s a taught response for them—it sticks with them when they observe a family member cry in panic and flee the house at the sight of a cobweb. Some specialists believe that one’s cultural background influences one’s phobia of spiders. Large spiders, for example, are frightened in certain parts of Africa, but in South Africa, where spiders are eaten, people may be apprehensive of them.
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If you have had a traumatic experience with a spider, such as a spider bite, you are more prone to develop arachnophobia.
Arachnophobia Symptoms
Arachnophobia symptoms might emerge throughout childhood or adolescence. It can also appear in adulthood. The following are typical symptoms:
Dizziness
sweating and trembling
Loss of control feelings
High heart rate
Flashes of heat or cold
Chest ache
Choking sensation
Symptoms of nausea or other gastrointestinal discomfort
Arachnophobia Treatments
Arachnophobia is frequently treated with a mix of therapy and medication. Meditation and other relaxation techniques might also aid with arachnophobia therapy.
Arachnophobia, like other phobias, can be cured using exposure treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The therapist attempts to replace the negative automatic ideas linked with spiders with more reasonable beliefs in cognitive behavioral therapy. To treat arachnophobia, a therapist may utilize systemic desensitization. “This is the way of learning relaxation methods and then addressing our concerns from the least to the biggest,” adds Dr. Manavitz.
A person can learn to shift her perception of spiders via cognitive reframing such that she no longer regards them as nasty and harmful. A person’s bodily response to viewing a spider can eventually be altered.
Dr. Manavitz states that an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug may be recommended to treat arachnophobia. Some people with arachnophobia benefit from virtual reality therapy, which exposes them to virtual images of spiders. According to some study, this may be just as successful as the traditional practice of progressively exposing the individual to live spiders.
Get Over Your Fear
Learn about spiders. They seldom bite people unless they are threatened, as you will discover. A spider bite might occasionally produce an allergic response. While some spider bites, such as those from the deadly black widow and brown recluse spider, can be hazardous, most spider bites are not.
Remember that spiders in general—including the dreaded black widow and brown recluse—bite in self-defense when they become stuck between your skin and another item. Furthermore, while there are over 63,000 species of spiders in the globe, only 2% of them are deadly.
Avoid spiders by storing firewood outside to avoid introducing spiders inside the house. Install tight-fitting screens on your doors and windows, and seal any cracks that spiders may use to enter. Make sure there are no rocks or lumber just outside your house, since spiders tend to congregate in these locations. Check for spider webs in your attic and garage.
Discuss your spider phobia with your loved ones and inform them that you are receiving therapy for your illness. Inquire with your doctor about a specialist who may help you overcome your arachnophobia.
