Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia is intense fear of spiders and other arachnids. Classified as a specific phobia, arachnophobia causes significant distress out of proportion to the danger the spider poses. Symptoms include avoidance — leaving one’s home knowing a spider is in there or not engaging in outdoor activities, like a picnic — panic reactions, and physical responses (difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, nausea, sweating, trembling).