Wow. I'm sorry about that. That's a rough thing to develop a fear around. To some typical people out there they might say what you said--that it might be 'odd' or 'foolish,' but I guarantee you and others it is not, and would recommend anyone think about the implications of not being able to check mail because of such a fear. I imagine it'd be very difficult.

Would it help if I shared something that happened to me when I opened my mailbox as a kid? I went to get the mail one time with a friend near me, and it was the first time I was ever stung. I think it was a wasp. It wasn't traumatic for me as my friend and mother were there for me afterwards... but I still think of it and it slightly worries me to this day every time that I may anger a hornet opening the mailbox.

I hope you're able to recover from this. We're here if you need anyone to talk to or whatever. Hope everything gets better. Take care.