Why You Freak The F Out When There’s A Mouse In Your House
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Can’t stop screaming when you see a little furry creature in your home? Experts explain why and how to handle it.
You walk into your kitchen to make an energizing breakfast, rubbing your eyes as you continue waking up. But right before you get to the pantry, you see something small and furry on the floor. Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, as much as you wish they were: There’s a mouse in your house.
Suddenly, you might find yourself screaming, saying choice words or frantically running around. You don’t need that coffee anymore, am I right?
In some settings — like at a pet store, in a hamster ball or in an animated movie — rodents can be cute. (Keyword: “can.”) But seeing one in your home? That’s a different story. And to be clear, this can happen to any of us, regardless of where we live.
Let’s discuss why we freak out and how to handle the situation, all with therapists’ insights.
Why Seeing A Mouse In Your House Is So Stressful
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