Shark Phobia

Does anyone else have this fear, or something similar ??

Well, to start I already know this fear is extremely illogical, but my brain still tells me to get scared & I listen. 😭

Basically, any time I see a photo or video (or even just someone mentioning) of a shark, I immediately get chills, and usually have to check behind me to make sure there isn’t one there. If I am in bed at night or at my PC and it’s dark, and I see something regarding a shark, I have to check behind me & also turn my light on. If my hand or foot is over the edge of my bed, all I can think of is a shark is going to be there to bite it off.

Even writing this post at my desk, I’m checking my surroundings 😭

I really don’t know where this phobia started, or why. I used to love Jaws & now I can’t stand it. Just the thought of sharks gives me the chills & I am so afraid there is going to be one behind me or nearby. Yes, on land. I’m never even near bodies of water.

I know I have a fear of the ocean, which is a bit more understandable. Things like whales also scare me as well, just the sheer size.

But this shark thing is extremely irrational and I’m not really sure why my brain continues to torment me about this. 😭

Is there ways to get over it without literally exposing myself to shark media?? Logically I know they’re not even big bad guys like movies portray. But again- it’s a phobia.

Idk, let me know what you think and yes you can laugh at it because it is pretty silly, even though it sure does terrify me!