My First Elimination - Spiders

J is a 30something female who had a terrible phobias of spiders. Having recently completed certification in Robert Shields Fear Elimination Therapy, I thought that it would be a good idea to try it out.

"Tell me about it", I said.

"Its like a feeling of dread in my stomach", J replied. "If I see a spider, I can't move. I'm afraid that it will follow me. It's so bad that I can't even help my husband in the garden because I'm afraid that one might jump out on me."

So, I took her through the procedure. Having her relate the story while controlling her eye movements. After one round it was done.

"It's gone", she said.

"What do you mean", I asked.

"That feeling of dread, I don't feel anything now. This is great!"

Later that day, J walked into her bathroom to be met by a largish spider in her bathroom sink. No problem, no feeling of dread. Where previously she would be rooted to the spot, she was abel to calmly deal with the situation - or calmly call her husband to deal with it. She still doesn't like spiders or want to make any contact with them, but the "dread" is gone. Oh yeah, she's gardening now too.