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I used to have quite an intense fear of wasps. It was hardly irrational, since I got it after being stung many times as a kid, and that hurt like hell. One time, I was stung on the nose and my entire face got so swollen that I had trouble seeing in front of me. 
I think I may have actually had an allergy to the things - I've been stung a few times as an adult as well, and it didn't feel like anything.
I managed to rid myself of that fear, though. Whenever a wasp got inside the house, I'd force myself to go near it, catch it in a glass jar and take it back outside. I'd also destroy any hives they build inside outbuildings with a stick.
Nothing like exposure treatment! I still don't particularly like the things, but I've no problem dealing with them, or staying calm if they land on my arm or whatever. Despite this, close family members continue to relentlessly mock me, act panicked and yell "Help! A WASP!" whenever one is somewhere nearby. Ahhhh, relatives.
I think I may have actually had an allergy to the things - I've been stung a few times as an adult as well, and it didn't feel like anything. I managed to rid myself of that fear, though. Whenever a wasp got inside the house, I'd force myself to go near it, catch it in a glass jar and take it back outside. I'd also destroy any hives they build inside outbuildings with a stick.
Nothing like exposure treatment! I still don't particularly like the things, but I've no problem dealing with them, or staying calm if they land on my arm or whatever. Despite this, close family members continue to relentlessly mock me, act panicked and yell "Help! A WASP!" whenever one is somewhere nearby. Ahhhh, relatives.
