I need phobia therapy
Does anyone know of a place in NM to get therapy.....I am deathly afraid of spiders and centipedes. I will cry if I see one and I will not go into where ever the spider was for about a week!!! I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate living in fear!
Answer:Therapy for phobias is called desensitization therapy. They will show you spiders, first pictures, then real ones, you will get desensitized until you can pick them up, cradle them, maybe even pop one or two in your mouth to see who's biting who.
That kind of therapy is expensive, You can do it yourself, but the risks outweigh the benefits. Just be strong, cowboy up and try to desensitize yourself. When someone in the house sees a spider, instead of running around screaming, kill it. You will eventually learn that you have greater power as a reasoning human. Learn about your own value and strength and you'll overcome your fear.
You're not alone. I have Aracnaphobia as well. I'm terrified of even the smallest spider. And centepedes, HELL NO!!! I won't go within a mile of them. I'm from a rural area of New Mexico, so they are very common... I hate it. I'd like to know where there is therapy for it as well. Sorry for not leaving any useful advice, but at least you know you're not alone.
I would recommend contacting your regular doctor first, often you don't even have to go in for a visit. They will have a list of providers that they work with on a regular basis. Should any long term treatment or use of medications be needed it is best if your regular doctor has a good relationship with your therapist/specialist.
I wish i knew, i am scarred as hell too for SPIDERS And something else that I am embarressed to mention..lol