Anyone afraid of frogs?
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| Mon, 06-26-2006 - 8:42pm |
Hi everyone,
I suppose I'm just looking for a little support or commiseration. I can't seem to find any indepth articles with regard to my phobia.
I had a pretty bad experience last night and need to vent it out of my system. I have always been afraid of frogs and toads. I can't see pictures of them in magazines, can't watch them on TV and in order to go into a pet store, I must know where they are located so I can avoid that area of the store. I have no problems with cartoon or muppet-like versions of them, but the more realistic a drawing is, the more disturbing it will be for me.
I have nighmares about them and wake up all freaked out and scared. I am convinced if one ever comes into cotact with me, I will die (simply cease to exist).
Last night I went outside to have a cigarette. I flipped on the light and in the corner between the door and the wall there was a...
I swear I had a nervous breakdown, I couldn't get back in the house because that would mean having to pass it, I couldn't look in that direction because I am terrified to look at them, but I had to make sure that it wasn't going to move towards me...I couldn't stop crying, but I had to get back inside because I simply couldn't be outside with it. I eventually grabbed a piece of newspaper off the table and blocked my eyes from it and ran into the house as fast as possible. I could not stop shaking and crying and rocking my body.
I know this sounds weird, but there has to be someone out there who can identify. The sickest part of all this, is that we moved from New York to Florida last year (how smart a move was that for someone like me?)
I don't have any memories of being traumatized by them in any way when I was a child (unless I blocked it out) and I am not sure I want to get over this, i can't imagine ever be OK with seeing or being near one.
Thanks for reading.

I will be honest and tell you I have not had phobias before but I'm empathetic! Being scared sucks! Have you talked to a therapist about it? Maybe you could try one of those programs of desensitazation? This may not help at all but do you try talking yourself down? Like telling yourself there is nothing that frog can do to hurt me over and over? When you are in a panic it is really hard of course. Have you read any books on overcoming phobias? That might be helpful.
I hope I helped at least a little!
Hugs!
Laura
Like Laura has suggested, professional counseling can work. It doesn't mean you're crazy. Just allowing someone to listen & give guidance is a big relief for many of us. My *T* is able to guide me into seeing where I formed some of my patterns of behavior that result in fears, such as my driving phobia. I give you credit for making that big move to FL. Many folks find that facing fears helps them cope better in the long run. Please don't be a stranger. We care & want you to meet with success. Drop into chat tonight. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
DOnna
Hi & welcome to our community! I'm so sorry to hear you had to face your fear unexpectedly like that.
Sheri Ann