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My Friend Is Afraid of Spiders: The Duncan File

My Friend Is Afraid of Spiders

The Duncan File

"Hugh. I need you to come over." "What's wrong?" "It has eight legs."

A friend told me how his best friend, a six-foot-three engineer who rows crew and once carried a refrigerator up three flights of stairs, was terrified of a spider the size of a fingernail.

US$2.49one-time payment

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What you will discover

  • What arachnophobia is and why it isn't a matter of courage.
  • What safety behaviors are and why they relieve fear short-term but keep it going.
  • How children learn fears by watching adults.
  • How cognitive behavioral therapy, gradual exposure, the "fear ladder" and virtual reality work.

What you get

  • Instant PDF download
  • Short read, funny and useful
  • Read on phone, tablet or computer

Also available in Spanish: Mi amigo le tiene miedo a las arañas: Grita primero, pregunta después

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Who it is for

Is this the book for you?

It is for you if you live with your friend and want to understand what is going on, know what to do and laugh a little along the way, no lectures. It also works as a gift for whoever shares a home with them.

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Who is “My Friend Is Afraid of Spiders” for?

It is for you if you live with your friend and want to understand what is going on, know what to do and laugh a little along the way, no lectures. It also works as a gift for whoever shares a home with them.

How much is it and how do I get it?

US$2.49, one-time payment in the Payhip store. You get the PDF instantly and read it on phone, tablet or computer.

Is it a medical book?

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Can I ask for a refund?

Yes. You have 14 days from the purchase. Write to us from the store's contact page and tell us briefly what you did not like or what we can improve. With that feedback we refund your money to the same payment method. We ask for it because it helps us improve the books.

Why get it?

Give it… or treat yourself

It is the friendliest way to say “I want to understand you” without a lecture: a short, funny ebook you can read in an afternoon. Read it to understand your friend better, or hand it to your friend with a smile and laugh together about what you both already know is happening.

A gift with humor for anyone who sleeps with an open umbrella next to the bed, or for whoever loves them. It does not replace professional advice.

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