Well, I used to be terrified of wasps, hornets, etc. It blighted my youth. I have finally mostly gotten over that...I still don't like them all that much, but I remain calm in their presence now.

I have discovered that if you fear anything, it keeps coming into your life again and again and again...until you finally face the fear and put it to rest. So there you are.

I'm afraid of flying too, but that doesn't stop me from doing it.