I'm an arachnophobe and I go through a lot of cans of bug spray. Should I be worried about my long-term health?!
Question: I'm an arachnophobe and I go through a lot of cans of bug spray. Should I be worried about my long-term health.?
I've struggled with arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and entomophobia (fear of insects) since I was a child, and it has only gotten worse with time. I get really bad anxiety whenever I see a spider or insect, and because of this I avoid spiders and insects at all costs. Aside from never tending a garden, never going into an unfamiliar place where spiders would likely hang out (like a basement or a dirty bathroom) without having someone check for spiders first, never going camping, never watching nature shows, and never vacationing in Florida, I don't think this interferes with my life too much. The one thing I'm concerned about is my constant exposure to bug spray. I spray my house and car with Raid at least once a day, but sometimes more often, because I'm so afraid of encountering a spider or insect. My family and friends have voiced their concerns that so much exposure to bug spray, which is technically a poison, could be bad for me. Are they right.? Should I be concerned about my long-term health.?
Serious answers only, please.Health Question & Answer
Serious answers only, please.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Yes you should. And the health of animals or others in your house hold. Bug sprays are pretty poisonous, especially if exposed to them often. I would buy a mask and make sure you only spray when you are leaving the house or car. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation after you spray so things can air out by the time you enter again.Health Question & Answer
You may need to weigh your bug spray costs with the cost of seeing a therapist. (Seriously, if you find a good one they can help). No one like spiders including me. But I am definitely not scared when I see them though. I would definitely see someone that can help you with your fear since it seems like a waste of time to be scared of that! Health Question & Answer
yes definetly. any type of spray needs to be used outdoors, or if you spray it inclosed somewhere it needs to air out really well before you are around it. it can be deadly in a large amount and if you are inclosed with it, you are going to breath way too much of it inHealth Question & Answer