I hate seeing cockroaches, i starts screaming and i want to overcome this phobia! i'm a 17 year old male and mostly women are scared.

Everyone hates them: And what is to like?They are ugly, scurry away from light, and hang out around our food. Your disgust is natural, even if over the top. Nevertheless, if you would like to desensitize yourself to them, seek treatment from a therapist who says she or he specializes in the extinction of phobias or specializes in exposure therapy.

Katsaridaphobia: Have you had bad experiences with cockroaches or did you learn this fear by observing someone like a parent express fear of cockroaches? While cockroaches can cause allergic reactions & spread disease, they pose no more risk than many other pests. You are clearly exaggerating their distasteful qualities. A cognitive behavioral therapist can help you deal with this phobia. Good luck!

Another thing?: The doctors who answered you are right. Lots of people, men and women hate and fear not only cockroaches but lots of tiny species - harmful or not. Fortunately, as they inform you, there are really good treatments to help you feel less hysterical about them. But, i also wondered about your self-confidence as a man. That could be worrying you even more and i hope you also find help for that issue.