Fear of butterflies

[orchid herald]

Okay, so this is kind of embarrassing, but I have this huge, almost irrational fear of butterflies. I honestly don’t know why, I just do. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and whenever I visit Melbourne Zoo, I try to be brave and go into the butterfly room. But every time, I end up having a panic attack and crying. It’s weird because I’m okay with one or two butterflies around me, but as soon as there are more than that, I start to freak out. I mean, I do think they look pretty, but still, I just can’t handle it. One time, I went with my mum, a friend, and her mum. When we got to the butterfly room, I got so scared that I started crying and had to leave with my mum. We waited outside while my friend and her mum stayed inside the room, enjoying the butterflies. It was so awkward and stressful for me.

[feral coral]

being afraid of certain things is ok even if it seems irrational, i am kinda scared of butterflies too so i understand (maybe not the same way as u are) but if u feel like its affecting ur life maybe consult a therapist about it but overall just avoid butterflies and that part of the zoo and ur gonna be fine

[orchid herald]

OMG, seriously, thank you! Like, I’m totally freaking out just thinking about it, but maybe I should see a therapist? Ugh, butterflies are the worst, I just can’t even!