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Arachnophobia. i have an irrational fear of spiders. ive encountered numerous scary situations in my life yet nothing makes me gasp, freeze and hyperventilate like the sight of the smallest spider or other lookalike insect. can this ever be cured?
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Resolution of excessive fears of common occurrences may require therapy by a behavior health psychologist or psychiatrist, and are frequently modified or removed. Ask your physician for a referral.
Answered 8/31/2023
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