2006-08-13 13:36:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have very severe arachnophobia. If I see a spider I basically shut down. My pulse starts racing, I can't breath, and sometimes I see spots. If someone isn't around to kill the spider, I will break into a cold sweat and soak my shirt right through, and I've also been known to vomit in extreme circumstances.
My doctor said that there are two options for me. Medicinal hypnotherapy is the first choice, but there are no certified practictioners where I live. The second choice is long-term antidepressants, which are known to reduce phobias as an unrelated side-effect. I definitely don't want to medicate this problem, ESPECIALLY long-term, so I'm going to see about hypnotherapy next time I move.
2006-08-13 13:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not enough best answers phobia. New and still rare but very real.
2006-08-13 20:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the fear of heights (not sure of the phobia name).
2006-08-13 20:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, many. Basically anxiety related. Thanks for asking:-) Is this a quiz or something. Taking a poll? just curious? Sorry another one of my phobias. Have a good one.
2006-08-13 21:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dead birds or birds flapping their wings. Black birds. They're gross. Sometimes I get nervous driving over bridges, but it's not bad. I also don't like others to drive, I prefer to be in the driver's seat, in control.
2006-08-13 21:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a fear of crossing the street. I will do it, but my heart starts to beat fast and I get really freaked out.
2006-08-13 20:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving over very high bridges about does me in. And when they vibrate from the big semis, I about lose my cookies.
2006-08-13 21:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SNAKES.. i duno the exact phobia name for that.
2006-08-13 20:42:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clowns. Hate them.
2006-08-13 20:41:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being hurt by a woman.
2006-08-13 21:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Robert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋