A spider is crawling around on the ceiling. The ceiling is too high for me to reach, so I just sit and watch. It disappears into a small area above my bedroom door what feels like hours later, and I’m left scared out of my wits.

Fears, fears, fears. Everyone has one, and everyone has a reason for their own fears. 

I have many fears, and the largest one is a fear of spiders. I can’t stand their creepy-crawly nature; I will forever call in someone to kill it for me while I glare at it so it doesn’t move. 

Some people react the same way when they see or experience something they’re afraid of. Others may just bunch up, and some even faint depending on how bad their fear is. 

I have many friends that share the same fears as me, and we all react differently. How we react and deal with our fears depends on the individual’s experiences and memories. 

Although many people have different fears and handle them differently, it doesn’t mean the intensity of the fear is the same. Many people’s lives are affected differently by their fears, some fears affect the daily lives of people. 

To help cope, many individuals can use relaxation techniques such as letting your shoulders drop and taking deep breaths. Other tactics include exposure therapy, or even learning more about your specific fear can help.

Like I mentioned earlier, everyone has their own reason for their phobias, and it is important to care for them in the instance they experience a scare.