Arachnophobia is caused by an irrational and excessive fear of spiders.
Arachnophobia is a disorder characterized by terror and repulsion of spiders . Like any phobia, it involves an irrational fear and obsessive loathing, in this case for arachnids .
For example: "The psychologist told me that I have arachnophobia because, when I see a spider, I can't help but scream" , "I suffer from arachnophobia since I found a tarantula under my bed" , "I don't like spiders, but it's not for that matter: I don't have arachnophobia .
Arachnophobia, a common phobia
Specialists say that it is one of the most common phobias . People who suffer from this disease seek to stay away from places where they think spiders may live. They also tend to stay away from spider webs , as it is an indication of the presence of these animals.
The irrational component of arachnophobia can be seen in many details. There are individuals who, if they know that there is a spider in a room, refuse to enter it, even though there is almost no chance of establishing direct contact with the arachnid due to space issues.
In its most extreme manifestations, arachnophobia can influence a person's decision regarding where to live or where to travel on vacation. The arachnophobic may even stop walking outdoors for fear of spiders.
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias.
The treatments
When it comes to overcoming this phobia, which is the most common animal type, it is necessary to carry out a certain psychological treatment. Hence, it is necessary to turn to professionals in this health area to put an end to that fear that, on many occasions, can greatly determine the life of those who suffer from it.
In this sense, as established by experts in the field, three are the most frequent treatments used to put an end to said phobia. One of them is called "deconditioning" and basically consists of combining objects that are pleasant to the patient with stimuli that the patient is afraid of.
The second technique used against arachnophobia is called flooding and is perhaps the most aggressive of all those used. And it is basically about subjecting the patient directly to the situation that frightens them while trying to convince them to remain in it until they feel more comfortable. His progressive exposure to this circumstance will ultimately put an end to his fear.
And finally the third procedure used is the so-called systematic desensitization . This is very similar to the previous technique, although with different nuances. In this specific case that concerns us, when the person who has the phobia is in a relaxed state, he is gradually subjected to the situation of which he is afraid. This exhibition can begin as something imaginary until it becomes the most absolute reality.
Movie "Arachnophobia"
Finally, it should be noted that "Arachnophobia" is the title of a film directed by Frank Marshall and produced by Steven Spielberg , which was released in 1990 .
John Goodman, Jeff Daniels y Julian Sands son algunos de los actores que protagonizaron este film que se enmarca en el género del terror.