Gold Vanguard Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 For some strange reason when ever I see a ant I get nervous....or any bug for that matter. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agile Tit-Tyrant Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Well its not normal as in common but it is normal as in possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademaster! Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Considering I just learned a new word today, I'd say no. Unless you live in a country with Fire ants (army ants? The ones that kill people when enough of them gather) or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celice Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 A general dislike of insects seems to be fairly normal, so I wouldn't say so. Though, that general dislike doesn't go with lobsters, which aren't really too different from most insects either, so eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Mate Bob Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I know tons of people who have this. Unless it's preventing you from doing normal, every day necessities then I wouldn't worry too much. If you're worried you should talk to your doctor, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 It honestly depends on how serious it is. If it's just a mild nervousness it's probably okay, but crippling fear is not healthy. Remember, ants are quite easy to crush by stepping on them! As for other bugs, yeah, it's pretty normal to get a little scared, especially if they suddenly fly out at you, or can sting you. I honestly thought that this was about Myrmidons until I read your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 A healthy fear of the creepy and crawley is absolutely normal in everyone. Most despise bugs and the like. Phobias, however, are uncontrollable, persistent fears, and thus abnormal. How does your fear of them manifest? You'd be surprised, many will state they have phobias when few genuinely do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melonhead Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 My dad has this. So yes, it may be. How does it fear you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Considering I just learned a new word today, I'd say no. Unless you live in a country with Fire ants (army ants? The ones that kill people when enough of them gather) or something like that. Fire ants, at least the ones in Texas, I'm not sure are fatal, even in great #s. Both me and my bro got bitten/stung by a whole hill of em at least once each, and neither of us had any serious complications (me when I was 3 years old or younger, I don't even remember the incident personally). I'm not sure many people are afraid of ants, I feel like those are insects many people tend to have a relative fondness for...but other stuff, people may not like. I myself have a rather magnified fear of slugs, though I love snails. A general dislike of insects seems to be fairly normal, so I wouldn't say so. Though, that general dislike doesn't go with lobsters, which aren't really too different from most insects either, so eh. Maybe if the lobsters are dead and red. I know some people who find crawfish a little creepy even though they are fine with lobsters, at least the cooked ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whase Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 sadly, yes, a lot of people dislike bugs. I even have a friend who has a phobia for flying insects, even butterflies. I however find most bugs to be cute, and find them interesting to watch. also, stepping on an ant doesn't work if it's small enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademaster! Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Fire ants, at least the ones in Texas, I'm not sure are fatal, even in great #s. Both me and my bro got bitten/stung by a whole hill of em at least once each, and neither of us had any serious complications (me when I was 3 years old or younger, I don't even remember the incident personally). Well, they can be fatal it seems: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=2143091&page=1 And then there is this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_jumper_ant "Although 3% may seem small, jack jumper ants cause more deaths in Tasmania than spiders, snakes, wasps, and sharks combined." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Well, they can be fatal it seems: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=2143091&page=1 And then there is this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_jumper_ant "Although 3% may seem small, jack jumper ants cause more deaths in Tasmania than spiders, snakes, wasps, and sharks combined." Beware of the Bugs: Fire Ants Can Kill Americans I know us Americans are pretty badass and all but I don't think there's need to differentiate between us and the rest of the human race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
book of life Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Being uncomfortable around insects is pretty common. Nothing to be that worried about. If it's to the point where you aren't living properly because of it, then you got a different and bigger problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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