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arose195
arose195

i don't know whats going on but i thought this group might help. I havn't slept in two days and can't sleep because basically last night i saw a spider crawl on my bed and that night i stood up in the same place until sunlight because i did't want to touch a spider and now i'm lying in my bed sweating because i'm scared of spiders which sounds so ridiculous but i don't know what to do because i'm haulucinating because i hav't slept and i still can't, any tips?

shakyinside
shakyinside
That really sounds like a real phobia. Do you have anything that’s worked for you in the past that you can go back to try? Maybe sleep on the couch today?
KatKrazy1959
KatKrazy1959
First question is did you ever find/kill that spider? If not I would locate some Hotshot or Raid in a hurry & take some tongs or long stick & take off your sheets/bedding & shake them out... spray insecticide in corners & under bed... I dispise spiders too except maybe daddy long legs (don't bite)... can't imagine staying up 2 days over this, but hope you get rid of bug first off & can get some sleep.
arose195
arose195
i mean i could try sleeping on the couch but i'm still scared that there's gonna be a spider there? usually my phobia of spiders isn't this bad but i've had trouble sleeping recently as i've pulled three all nighters in the past four days. do you have any methods to use to not freak out or panick?
arose195
arose195
and i didn't find the spider as i ran out of my room and i came back today and vacuumed and rearranged my room but i couldn't find anything. i did make a spider repellent from essential oils and i've been spraying it everywhere to the point my asthma is getting worse and i have a rash from the essential oils, it's really not going great for me.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Were the three nights of all nighters due to work or school? I would suggest a hot shower, warm milk, and just lie down, maybe with the TV on, and I would think you will doze off, as your body is tired and so it will just naturally sleep.

Almost all spiders won't hurt you. It is probably gone now. You might find it in the corners of where your wall meets the ceiling. It would make a web there. Chances are, it left now.

Stay away from caffeine. And stress. Hope you get some rest soon.
arose195
arose195
GirlinCalif-the all nighters was due to the fact i could't sleep though i'm not sure why. i didn't have any school work (i'm 14) but i just layed there and could't sleep. thank you for the advice i really appreciate it i will give it a go.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Oh okay. And just remember, spiders are much more afraid of you than you are of them! :) We probably look like giants to them lol.
invisablefriend
invisablefriend
I throw peppermint tea bags along the baseboards and under the bed to repel spiders.
shakyinside
shakyinside
Sounds like you have done everything possible to make it a safe space. It’s probably long gone now.
mystic8
mystic8
Just to maybe take things out of your room then do a through vacuum and then wipe floors down if they are hardwood. I hate spiders too. Was it a small one. Once you get everything out and clean would get rid of the spider. I would be careful using insecticide in your home.
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