Is it normal to be afraid of bugs to the point of cold, paralyzing terror?

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I thought of this question because of a poll someone put up... and I wonder if anyone else has this:

I'm terrified of bugs. The worst are centipedes & roaches. I'm so frightened of some that I literally feel a chill go up my spine when I see them, and my stomach knots up. A house centipede crawled on me once, and I basically freaked so bad I lost memory between noticing it and being on the floor with a knocked over table and broken dishes, shaking and cold and clammy all over, then I threw up. I hate it because people make fun of it, and they're right to - it's embarrassing and stupid.

Is it normal? (Or do other people have fears they react THIS strongly to?)

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  • BurnaBaby27
    12 years ago

    I'm terrified of bugs too! :{. One time I blacked out from seeing a cricket in my old house. Sometimes I cry hysterically and other times I don't make a sound, but I always seem to be paralyzed with fear by bugs. So you're not alone!

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  • DannyKanes
    12 years ago

    Ugh, don't come to my house then. We have a bug infestation for some reason :-( I've just sprayed all around the house for spiders and things

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    • chewy
      12 years ago

      Whats up dude? long time no talk

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  • graphic_nature
    12 years ago

    Not normal!
    Look up entomophobia or insectophobia, you got it!

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  • Wonderlost
    12 years ago

    I'm not quite sure if it is "normal" or not. But I do know this happens to a lot of people. Often times we fear what is different, we fear things that don't look or feel normal.That being bugs in your case. Now you reacting the way you do just shows how strongly you dislike bugs. I don't think there is anything wrong with that, though it may be best to figure out ways to overcome this fear. It could become dangerous later. I wish you good luck and I'm deeming you IIN, Normal. =]

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    • Wonderlost
      12 years ago

      Besides....bugs are creepy.

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  • carterjm4
    12 years ago

    BUGS ARE LITTLE DEMONS. I saw a big black bug in my bed and I freaked out. I screamed sooo, but my body wouldn't let me run. i stood there paralyzed for over 5 minutes.

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