Fear of bees and wasps

Ever since I was a kid I’ve had a really bad fear of bees and wasps. No matter how far away I am from them, the moment I see one, I start to panic. I bolt if they start flying closer. Anything that sounds like an insect buzzing has me freaking out. If one gets inside the house I shut myself in the nearest room and won’t come out until it’s dead. I hate spending time outside during the warmer months because of this.

I know it’s irrational, and I hate it. Whenever I try to bring it up to my mother it amounts to “you have to overcome or learn to live with it”

Gee thanks. How

Sorry this is kind of venty. I just found this community and I feel like you guys might get me. I’ll delete this if you all find it uncomfortable