I have exactly the same fear, but I have been unfortunate enough to have seen two huge ones crossing the road(happened to be the one I live in) and I came to a complete standstill and watched it with a morbid fascination, now everyday when I drive past the spot I visualise it, and the fear is still as strong but I'm still here, I too have no desire whatsoever to ever be able to hold a snake and I still have regular nighmares about them, every time I venture out theyr'e in the back of my mind but it doesn't rule my life as much, I just think its something you have to get used to and accept.and the advice that everyone gives that most aren't dangerous, well like you I couldn't give a dam its their repulsive appearance and the way they move that totally freaks me out can't stand them and never will.

Kath

Had my first session today... Not quite what I was expecting as I just went into a deep relaxation started off being aware of her voice and then my mind wandering to various other things - was 'under' for longer than I realised!

I've got another session to reinforce this in a couple of weeks so will see how it goes. The aim of the session is to reduce my anxiety (not remove it) so i can deal with a situation fairly rationally if something happens (not start cuddling them).

Not sure whether it has worked yet but might only find out at my first session...

Please let me know how you get on with all your sessions, i wish i had done something before we came out. I go on Monday :scared:
Denise

Well, well Craig!

Sounds like a 'very weird' experience to me m8!!

Good luck with this next one eh

Gill

couldnt help but ask this, what are you supposed to do if you see a snake in the road?

My son and I were just discussing this after reading the post - hope you can slow down safely without anybody going up your arse or causing an accident - and try to stay as calm as you can - as at that time, the snake is still not much of a threat to you is it!

Not a nice thought for me is if a Huntsman decided to fall on my lap as I was driving along - now that just doesn't bear thinking about :scared:

well just an update on how things are going
went to see clinical psychologist 3 weeks ago, 100 dollars for an hour, he sat there looking at his watch all the time, kept saying the s word, and told me some horror stories. sorry but not for me.
Last week i went to hypnotist, not sure really what to think, she does not mention the word, and i found it very relaxing. Anyway yesterday i bought the kids some sweets, yes they where ssssssss, i have never done that before. So i will go again, and we will see what happens.
Denise

Well I can tell you that if you freeze it's fine as I did just that when a two-metre long thing slid across the road in front of me. I was so surprised that I was past it and away before I remembered to brake.

My wife is terrified of snakes but has found that acting 'brave' in front of the kids to guide them away has helped her overcome the more hysterical displays of her own fears. We've seen maybe four in the year we've been up here by the rainforest.

You have a shakes phobia?

Just avoid McDonald's and you should be OK!

Are you really gonna call it off? I too hate the 8 legged things. They are evil !!!!!

Good for you denise to take some positive action in this! as per my previous I found hypnotism was very successful for me-stick with it it could just make a difference for you!

Sorry to hear you have this problem, and if you'll excuse the amateur psychology/psychaitry, isn't it possible that snakes aren't the real problem? It's just that they're more prevalent here and it brings out your phobia more acutely?


big.

Maybe something in what you say.
I know the longer i go before seeing one the worse it will be.
The hypnotist does not mention the word. she deals with your fears and anxiety.
I have always had a phobia of them even in UK, but YES its worse here.
Denise

You need to come out on the land with me, that will either kill or cure you. It sure did cure me.

I have a fear that I talk to myself.
Can you help me G?