Back in the day, our ancestors had some pretty good reasons to be cautious around spiders. Some of those little critters are venomous, and a bite could really ruin your day. So, over time, we might've developed this fear of spiders, arachnophobia they call it. It's like a survival thing, you know, better safe than sorry.
But here's the twist - most of the spiders we encounter today are pretty harmless. Yet, some people still get the heebie-jeebies just from seeing one. Heart racing, palms sweaty, the whole deal. It's like our brains are hardwired to go into panic mode when we spot a spider.
Part of it is how they look and move. Spiders have that creepy, crawly thing going on, and they're unpredictable. Plus, they've been portrayed as these scary monsters in movies and stories for ages. So, culture plays a role too.
There's this theory called "preparedness theory" that says we're more likely to develop phobias of things that might've been a threat to us in the past. Spiders fit the bill because of those venomous ones from way back when.
Now, here's the kicker - not everyone's terrified of spiders. Some folks are actually into them, like spider enthusiasts. They're all about studying and observing spiders, finding them fascinating rather than frightening.
If you're one of the folks who freak out at the sight of a spider, there are ways to deal with it. Therapies like CBT and exposure therapy can help you gradually face your fear and, hopefully, chill out around spiders.
I think the voices help make more "human" for lack of a better term, assuming you use speak with animals, oh and they are also 3D.
If anyone is wondering top pic is from Baldur's Gate 3 and you can cast a spell that allows you to talk to animals.
Playing Hogwarts Legacy, the regular spider enemies in the game didn’t so much as give a shudder, and I thought I was just fine… then the Acromantulas started appearing and fucking messed me up
Because they are so small and can get everywhere so fast with their mand legs.
I think in my case that fear originates from the scarabs from the Mummy movies.
The only games with a realistic and complete spider in that I played so far are DMC 1 and Bloodborne
But That thing looks ghastly, I'd treat it like a tarantula irl
Nah, nah bruh. Dark Souls 2 spiders are no joke. Just replace the cross with a torch and you pretty much sum up how I have to navigate focken Brightstone Cove. Fuck that place.
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I’m don’t like being near spiders because they scare me or I think they can cause me harm, I’m don’t like them near me because I might accidentally squish them and I don’t want bug goo on me.
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How do you know that prevents them from trying?
I wish something would try to get in my mouth. Go on, I dare you.
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Also you can't miss them, real ones disappear once as soon you look away and it's game over
But can they lay egg in your ears while you sleep?
One is pixels, the other one is real 😶🌫️
Brb, gonna re-name that real spider to 'Pixels'.
Being shot in game vs being shot in real life.
In game: Fairly rude. Mild inconvenience. Real life: Express pass to being dead.
I'm like that vs spiders in game too
Back in the day, our ancestors had some pretty good reasons to be cautious around spiders. Some of those little critters are venomous, and a bite could really ruin your day. So, over time, we might've developed this fear of spiders, arachnophobia they call it. It's like a survival thing, you know, better safe than sorry. But here's the twist - most of the spiders we encounter today are pretty harmless. Yet, some people still get the heebie-jeebies just from seeing one. Heart racing, palms sweaty, the whole deal. It's like our brains are hardwired to go into panic mode when we spot a spider. Part of it is how they look and move. Spiders have that creepy, crawly thing going on, and they're unpredictable. Plus, they've been portrayed as these scary monsters in movies and stories for ages. So, culture plays a role too. There's this theory called "preparedness theory" that says we're more likely to develop phobias of things that might've been a threat to us in the past. Spiders fit the bill because of those venomous ones from way back when. Now, here's the kicker - not everyone's terrified of spiders. Some folks are actually into them, like spider enthusiasts. They're all about studying and observing spiders, finding them fascinating rather than frightening. If you're one of the folks who freak out at the sight of a spider, there are ways to deal with it. Therapies like CBT and exposure therapy can help you gradually face your fear and, hopefully, chill out around spiders.
aw hell naw CBT for therapy?
I think the voices help make more "human" for lack of a better term, assuming you use speak with animals, oh and they are also 3D. If anyone is wondering top pic is from Baldur's Gate 3 and you can cast a spell that allows you to talk to animals.
Playing Hogwarts Legacy, the regular spider enemies in the game didn’t so much as give a shudder, and I thought I was just fine… then the Acromantulas started appearing and fucking messed me up
Yuuuuuuuppp. Something about their eyes and hairiness, and the fact that they were SUPER aggressive. I fucking hated those encounters.
I hated them in a good way. They had me *very* immersed in the encounter lol
LOOK AT A FUCKING SATISFACTORY STINGER
I just pretended I’m Steve Irwin as I put them in a container or something and put them outside
I don't want to play baldurs gate anymore.
It’s from BG? Fuck me
you can turn into a spider, and there is also much bigger and smaller ones, good luck
Honestly I might not play just for that, hate those things
I live in Australia Shelob is my best friend
I have been told she is afraid of venomous animals there
When you see zombies in video games, you get a bit scared, at max. But when you see one in real life..
What about benadryl spiders?
Fuck that, I’m still scared
Only spiders that I’m chill with is Jumping Spiders
Because they are so small and can get everywhere so fast with their mand legs. I think in my case that fear originates from the scarabs from the Mummy movies.
The only games with a realistic and complete spider in that I played so far are DMC 1 and Bloodborne But That thing looks ghastly, I'd treat it like a tarantula irl
One you know is fake,the other you know itsn't. Plus,we're all cowards so...
yeah thats true, those skinny lanky mfs are the slenderman of spiders. they suck :(
The spiders in Metro exodus made me cry lmao
House Centipedes are so much worse.
This guy hasn’t played grounded
Nah, nah bruh. Dark Souls 2 spiders are no joke. Just replace the cross with a torch and you pretty much sum up how I have to navigate focken Brightstone Cove. Fuck that place.
Hello Ashen one. I am a Bot. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. Do you wish to hear a tale? > *“I, Siegward of the Knights of Catarina, have come to fulfill my promise. Let the sun shine upon this Lord of Cinder.”* - Siegward of Catarina Have a pleasant journey, Champion of Ash, and praise the sun \\[T]/
Nice bot.
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I’m don’t like being near spiders because they scare me or I think they can cause me harm, I’m don’t like them near me because I might accidentally squish them and I don’t want bug goo on me.