Everybody has a fear of some sort.

A phobia is life debilatating when it takes control. An irrational fear of spiders is called Arachnaphobia. This fear of spiders can be controlled with certain methods. Use these methods and take control of your life.

We all experience some kind of fear.

The things we are afraid of can be different. Some of us are scared of losing loved ones, while others are scared of pain. Some are frightened of creepie crawlies, others by the dark. You should try to face your fear, even though it will not be easy. It is possible for the fear to become a phobia.

A phobia is described as a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. A person with a phobia can be spotted easily. If someone has an illogical desire to elude a fear, then they may be seen as having a phobia. This behaviour can have a devastating impact on a person's way of life. An irrational fear can restrain a person as to what they can achieve in life.

Let's look more in detail at a phobia of spiders, or arachnaphobia.

Spiders are not exactly sugar and spice and all things nice. Many spiders can be large, furry and venomous. At first glance, people go running for the fly spray, or a good shoe. In statistics, almost half of women and a tenth of men have this kind of phobia. But what really causes this fear?

It is difficult to find the cause of a phobia.

The phobia may have been influenced by friends, parents, or a traumatic event. In particular it can begin during childhood, triggered by a distressing experience. A person with arachnaphobia might often see another with a fear of spiders, or experienced a spider bite. There are also stories and myths surrounding spiders which create a scary facade for the spider. A phobia can appear unexpectedly which makes it hard to ascertain what triggered it.

This fear can be overcome.

This is great news for those who have suffered. Being exposed to the feared subject works best to slowly make the body be comfortable with it. It is done gradually and may take time. One of the most important things to do is to request help and therefore start to take control of your emotions. You may feel alone, but remember there are many others who suffer as you do.

Take the first step in overcoming it because you deserve to enjoy life to its fullest.