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Arachnophobia is one of the commonest phobias people experience, but why? Even the biggest spider in the United Kingdom is relatively small, harmless and easily squashed. So why are 10% of men and half of all European women frightened of them? Our ancestors knew spiders were venomous so some have suggested arachnophobia, like the fear of snakes is inherited.
Sufferers will go to great lengths to ensure their homes and environments are spider and web free. Suddenly encountering a spider may cause a severe panic attack, even screaming or crying. For some even a picture of a spider can trigger the fear response.
Once deeply relaxed, hypnosis helps to desensitise the sufferer so that they can remain relaxed and in control of their thoughts and feelings involving real or imaginary spiders.