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Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia, otherwise known as spider phobia, is the intenst fear of spiders and other arachnids.
- Classified as a specific phobia, arachnophobia causes clinically significant distress that can impact an individual's quality of life.
- When in contact with, or thinking about arachnids, individuals will likely feel fear and experience symptoms of anxiety almost immediately.
Keep in mind that while the fear of spiders is common, not every person who feels afraid or on edge around them has arachnophobia.
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Symptoms of Arachnophobia
Symptoms of arachnophobia may include:
- Immediate fear and anxiety when you see or think about a spider
- Fear or anxiety that is out of proportion to the danger the spider poses to you
- Avoidance of spiders
- Panic and/...
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Treatment of Arachnophobia
Like other specific phobias, arachnophobia is most commonly treated with therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Cognitive reframing: This method helps you shift the way you look at something so you no longer perceive it as dangerous or ...
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Diagnosis of Arachnophobia
A diagnosis for a specific phobia requires that the symptoms be present for at least six months and cause significant distress or a disruption to your life and well-being.
Your doctor or mental health clinician may ask you questions about your symptoms, their intens...
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Coping with Arachnophobia
If you are experiencing symptoms of arachnophobia, there are ways you can cope.
- Relaxation techniques: Relaxation methods such as deep breathing,
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Causes of Arachnophobia
- An evolutionary response: Research suggests that arachnophobia or a general aversion to spiders is hard-wired as an ancestral survival technique.
- Cultural and/or religious beliefs: Some individuals within certain
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