I felt the same, dont want to step on people toes with this, but I do agree that if its an issue that comes back daily.. you should seek some prof help if it bothers you doing something for fun in sparetime.
I knew a person who had a phobia of coffee.. now that a real problem.. he couldnt even sit on a damn terrace. Its annoying for outsiders..even tho you are trying to understand what the person is going through.
But virtual spiders?...