Arachnophobia is the unreasonable fear of spiders. Many people dislike spiders or are afraid of them, but it isn't something they worry about constantly. Arachnaphobics allow their fear of spiders to control their lives. Where they live and work and what activities they participate in can all be affected by their phobia. They also suffer from real physical symptoms at the sight or sometimes even the thought of spiders. These symptoms can include dizziness, nausea, sweating, and accelerated pulse and breathing.

People who suffer from arachnophobia may have had an unpleasant experience with spiders in their childhood. They may not even consciously remember what that experience was, but it was so strong that it stuck in their subconscious mind.

There are two types of arachnaphobics: monitors and blunters. Blunters will do everything in their power to block out the sight of a spider. If a spider is in the room, they may ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist, even though they are very fearful. Monitors may enter a room and search it completely to make sure there are no spiders in it. He will know at all times where the spider is and will track, or monitor, its position.

Hypnosis to cure arachnophobia.