qqp question1: Why am I afraid of roaches? If I see one, I can't do anything and keep thinking about it (and its big family)? question2: I have this fear in me that makes me hate talking to people, especially girls. I'm afraid of the instances when I can't think of anything to say and it turns into an awkward moment, to which the conversation subsequently becomes boring. I don't want to be a boring person. How can I fix this?