42LegAPede
Arachnosquire
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- Feb 14, 2016
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Hello, I have created this account for the sole reason of making this post because (I'm a pussy), I am afraid of many of the arthropods I keep (to be honest I am not really afraid of the insect, but rather touching it or anything having to do with it on/near my face). I have been dealing with this chronic fear of the creepy crawlies most of my life, ever since my first introduction to hornets when I disturbed their nest while playing on a swing when I was five. I have been stung and have had encounters with hornets, wasps, bees, dirt daubers, etc. over the years too, which doesn't help.
Now that I got that out of the way, I just have a few questions about entomophobia.
1. How can I get rid of it?
2. Can I go somewhere for someone to help? If so, where?
3. If I do not get over my fear, will I be looked down upon in the scientific community if I still have it by then?
4. Is it logical to get a degree in entomology with the phobia?
The problem is that I am terrified of having to touch or handle any of my creepy crawlies in the house and it would help not to have a panic attack and look retarded when I jump out of shock.
I use tongs. Yay.
TL;DR - Answer my questions because I am afraid of insects and stuff.
Now that I got that out of the way, I just have a few questions about entomophobia.
1. How can I get rid of it?
2. Can I go somewhere for someone to help? If so, where?
3. If I do not get over my fear, will I be looked down upon in the scientific community if I still have it by then?
4. Is it logical to get a degree in entomology with the phobia?
The problem is that I am terrified of having to touch or handle any of my creepy crawlies in the house and it would help not to have a panic attack and look retarded when I jump out of shock.
I use tongs. Yay.
TL;DR - Answer my questions because I am afraid of insects and stuff.