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Are these signs?
I have a huge fear of bugs and anything gross really, like bats or rats. Mainly just bugs, because people come in contact with those more often. Whenever a bug is around me and i can see it, or it touches me, etc.. my breathing gets heavier, my heart starts pounding faster, my eyes get watery, because im about to cry, i have this empty sunken feeling in my stomach,then i start feelings nauscious, i feel like im just about to die because im so afraid, and i start breathing so fast its like im hyperventilating. Is this like a anxiety or panic attack? or just a big fear? Is there anything I can do to not have such a big reaction? While i am in school bugs dont come around often but if there was to i wouldnt want to make a big scene and embarass myself.
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Entomopobia: Fear of insects
Any irrational fear is called a phobia, regardless of what triggers the fear. There are groups you can join that deal with phobias. Perhaps you should look into it because phobias can get way out of hand and control your life.
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I can't really diagnose anxiety or panic attacks, but I also have a fear of bugs and bees and whatnot.
But I know when I see one, usually a bee, I get goosebumps all over and then I usually run away. I wouldn't call that a panic attack, rather, I would call it my body's natural fight v. flight complex.
Maybe get a doctor to check it out.
But I would say that it's just your body being afraid.
--Jack
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