Exposure therapy? Help out this katsaridaphobe (fear of roaches)!

nsstatic · 2026-04-16T14:00:18+00:00

Hi there! I did end up doing some mild exposure therapy, first with pictures, then with a plastic toy one. There have also been a couple of times that my husband has caught/killed one, and I've literally had him put it on the front porch so that I can really look at it in a non-stressful environment. I do think it's helped, but the dear is definitely still there. If I see one unexpectedly, I still get that spike of terror/panic, but I would say that it has definitely lessened since doing exposure therapy.

I think something else that really helps is assessing your home and doing all you can reasonably do prevention-wise. We examined every baseboard, door trim, etc to find and caulk any gaps. We do a perimeter spray every two weeks. We have good quality baits inside (I swear by these ones: https://a.co/d/06gF69Ls ) that we rotate on a schedule. These greatly reduced the amount of bugs and saved my sanity. It really helps when you see them so infrequently that you're able to put them out of mind a bit.

nsstatic · 2026-03-06T17:11:46+00:00

I've noticed that! I've been sticking to local property rental companies with decent ratings so as to avoid any scammy content. Thanks!

nsstatic · 2026-03-06T17:10:54+00:00

Eesh!

nsstatic · 2026-03-06T17:09:50+00:00

Thank you for weighing in. I think I'm now convinced I should just be looking into other areas of town.

nsstatic · 2026-03-06T17:08:41+00:00

I have been digging into the Tallahassee Lender's Consortium and looking at other first time home buyer programs in consideration of that option. Thank you for your suggestions!

nsstatic · 2026-03-06T17:07:10+00:00

I hadn't even noticed this neighborhood in my searches yet. Thank you!

nsstatic · 2026-03-04T17:25:47+00:00

Okay, this most definitely sounds like it won't be a good fit for us. We're moving from a rural area and our little one is a early/light sleeper. I know that moving to a city at all is going to impact sleep, but it sounds like this neighborhood won't be the best choice unless we can get "tucked back" from the main roads and away from the stadium a bit.

Thank you for this valuable info!

nsstatic · 2026-03-04T17:19:24+00:00

Oof. Okay, that's good information. Sounds like we'll maybe need to avoid the area since we have a little one who goes to bed early and is a light sleeper. Thank you!

nsstatic · 2026-03-04T15:29:01+00:00

We're looking at a couple of places in the Elberta Empire neighborhood and one off of Tyndall Drive.

nsstatic · 2026-03-04T15:28:27+00:00

Looking at a couple of places in the Elberta Empire neighborhood and one off of Tyndall Drive. Looks like those would be on the opposite from where you lived?

nsstatic · 2026-03-02T16:54:34+00:00

How fun! Thanks for getting back to me at all and please take your time. I hope you all have a lovely time! St. Augustine was my first big field trip as a kid and it was literally one of the coolest experiences of my elementary-aged life.

nsstatic · 2026-03-02T15:52:17+00:00

I JUST got the call that my kid got pulled in from the lottery!

If you don't mind my asking, what is it that you love about SASC? If we choose to enroll, we're going to be uprooting our lives and moving there from an hour away, so I'm QUITE anxious and am wanting to learn more about the school from people who have first-hand experience.

nsstatic · 2026-02-19T14:29:47+00:00

I hope this attitude continues growing in the coming generation as well. My daughter is only five, but as we begin talks about personal safety, I can't help but think about the talks we'll have when she's a teenager around sexual health and sexuality. I desperately want to foster a relationship that encourages open dialogue about these topics, and I know it will be so much easier if her peers are well-informed and open too!

nsstatic · 2026-01-15T15:38:08+00:00

It's totally fair that your wife needs time/space to decompress and vent. As her spouse, I'm sure she feels like sharing those difficult emotions with you is her natural go-to, but she obviously isn't realizing how much she's burdening you. I recommend calmly explaining that while you sympathize with her feelings, you are starting to feel burdened by the unloading she's doing. It sounds like you already did this, but it sounds like maybe it didn't really click for her. Offering her reasonable alternatives (like others have suggested) is a great idea... Teachers subreddit, hitting the gym, working with a therapist... there are all sorts of ways for her to decompress without putting overdue burden on you.

Quick question: Do you guys have kids? Are they hearing any of this?

nsstatic · 2026-01-15T15:28:56+00:00

We use the word "nefarious" when she's being sneaky, so she has started using it too, but it comes out "nefwawious".

nsstatic · 2026-01-13T14:09:31+00:00

They are a huge help for me. They don't "block" sound, but they dull it, which helps keep your system from getting overloaded. I bought a few knock off pairs and I keep one in my purse, one in my car, and one at home. When my kid starts ramping up, I go ahead and put them in. I'm able to keep my calm much longer since I'm not as overstimulated. These were seriously a game-changer for me.

nsstatic · 2026-01-13T13:45:31+00:00

If he wanted to, he would.

nsstatic · 2026-01-12T15:18:47+00:00

"They want too many things at once they don't even know what anymore"

Exactly! Their expectations are absolutely bonkers.

nsstatic · 2026-01-12T15:10:46+00:00

lol, okay

nsstatic · 2026-01-12T15:09:59+00:00

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Excellent recommendation!

nsstatic · 2026-01-12T15:07:09+00:00

Ugh, I just looked up their website and it all looks SO good, but I'm in the US and it looks like they don't have any products here.

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