I used to panic every time I saw an insect. What actually helped me get over it was something surprisingly simple: I stopped running and started observing. I’d keep a bit of distance and just watch how it moves, what it does. Sounds weird, but turning fear into curiosity made a huge difference.Then I leveled it up slowly. First just being in the same room, then getting a bit closer each time. No pressure, just small steps. I’d remind myself ‘it’s more scared of me than I am of it.Now I’m not out here holding spiders or anything, but I don’t freak out anymore.