I don't know what my problem is with them....

[Flatcoatluver]

Ever since I was a little girl I have been deathly afraid of snakes. But just recently it has been getting worse and worse. Last year I would completely avoid going out in the summer, I was so scared of running into just a gardener snake. But now it’s getting worse were I can’t even look at pictures without crying my eyes out and I skip class a lot because my teacher has a snake in the class. If I even go to class I shake and try to look like I am not crying. I know we all have are fears, but is it still a normal fear or is it something I need to try and get help??

[Catty1]

Sweetie...if just looking at a picture makes you cry your eyes out, maybe there is something else going on...especially if your fear is keeping you from going outside.

Is there a counsellor at your school that you could talk to for a few sessions? Maybe that is all you need.

See about help now so this fear doesn't run your life.

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Catty1

[smokey the elder]

You sound like you have a real phobia. I'd try to get some kind of help.

[Chilli]

I agree. You might want to check into professional help.
And have told your teacher about your fear of snakes? S/he might take the snake out of his/her classroom if its causing a disturbance in class.
Good luck, I hope thinkgs get better soon.

[Laura's Babies]

Yes, there is someting going on and you need to get help before you end up having it ruining your life. Don't be ashamed and let that shame keep you from getting help!

[Karen]

Yup - that's more than a normal fear. Time to get help, as it is inerfering with you living your life.

I LIKE snakes. I was a complete disappointment to boys on the elementary school playground who would find a snake and use it to chase girls. I didn;t scream. I didn;t run away. I said "Can I hold it? " and they never let me, they just went in search of more gullible girls.

Little ol' garter snake isn't gonna hurt you, I promise.

[Zippy]

Ever since I was a little girl I have been deathly afraid of snakes. But just recently it has been getting worse and worse. Last year I would completely avoid going out in the summer, I was so scared of running into just a gardener snake. But now it’s getting worse were I can’t even look at pictures without crying my eyes out and I skip class a lot because my teacher has a snake in the class. If I even go to class I shake and try to look like I am not crying. I know we all have are fears, but is it still a normal fear or is it something I need to try and get help??

that is not a normal fear i think it is called a phobia you need to talk to someone I saw on dateline about someone who was like that with spydiers.

[Catty1]

The best thing is to see your doctor, and get referred to a counsellor who deals with phobias.

If money is a problem, maybe your parents have insurance or an EAP at work? Or some counsellors work on a sliding scale.

Go for it - life is too short!

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Catty1

[Alysser]

I heard about some program that helps people get over fears of snakes,sharks,bugs,spiders,and other animals. They work with you until you aren't that afriad. Then they make you handle the animal in your last few sessions. Maybe look into this program. See if there is one in your area.

[Flatcoatluver]

I heard about some program that helps people get over fears of snakes,sharks,bugs,spiders,and other animals. They work with you until you aren't that afriad. Then they make you handle the animal in your last few sessions. Maybe look into this program. See if there is one in your area.

I don't think I could ever handle it. I only want to be able just to walk outside without being afraid.

[Catty1]

Start with seeing your doctor, then, and getting a referral. Does your family know about this? Please share it with them.

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Catty1