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Is this a serious problem2007-11-24 2:01:28

I am really really really REALLY scared of snakes. Ever since I was young I was afraid to even look at them in books/pictures. If I see a snake show I get night mares. One time the family next door said they saw a snake in the backyard. My mom told me they were probably kidding, but all night I couldn't sleep thinking that maybe it is inside my house. I even started crying!! When ever we go to animal stores I CANT go into the reptile section even if they are in cages. When my friends mess around and say that they are going to buy me a snake I get really scared and end up not talking to them.I am going crazy?!!?!

I tried to come up close with a snake and touched it and I almost fainted.

What should i do? Anyone else have this?

Answers:

Yes others have this problem. It is called Ophidiophobia. Your choices are to live with it, try to get through it on your own (mild cases), or seek professional help. I also recommend that your insensitive friends seek help as well. Phobias are not a laughing matter and anyone who thinks aggravating one is funny is not much of a friend.

I have a few links below to show you the type of help available. I am not recommending any of them in particular.

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Go to a shrink..That is no way to live!

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start with worms

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Everyone has a fear of something, to different degrees. If it really bothers you to the point that you can't function properly then it is serious and you should consider getting help. If you really want to get away (and need a good excuse) there are no snakes in Hawaii!

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work on yr fears