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Anita - Terrified of creepy crawlies

Anita has a phobia. Phobias are really intense fears of certain places, situations, or things. Common phobias include insects, animals, blood, needles, heights, going to the dentist, flying, and small, enclosed spaces.

See Anita's story.

See how Anita learned to manage her fears.

Check out this video of Anita facing her fears.

This is a simulation created from real life cases of psychologists.