I have a fear of swarms and clusters. I have tried to research what this phobia is called but I have not had any luck. Anything grouped close together whether it’s moving or not gives me chills and anxiety. I believe this fear stemmed from my childhood and my eldest brothers decided to watch “Candyman” with me in the room and the swarm of bees triggered something in my brain that has stuck with me to my adult years. A cluster of small holes whether in the skin or not, even the sky view of people sparks anxiety. Love bugs causes me to panic as well!!! Along with the fear of clusters and swarms, I have this gut-wrenching fear of snakes but only real snakes whether on television or in real life. The plastic ones (unless they are life-like) does not bother me. I believe this fear was inherited from my mom, but unlike me she was afraid of any kind of snake whether fake or real. I am able to live life with normalcy; unless I see a swarm, cluster, or snake!!! As I think of it I have chills!! After I see any of the above it sticks with me mentally. No matter how much I try to erase the thought from my head at some point I constantly picture it. I am lucky to get my mind off of it every now and then, but then for some reason mentally I picture it all over again. I wish someone could help me with this fear or at least identify it for me so I can better understand my trauma!!! :eek: