Slightly off topic, but I read an article on the BBC this morning about swallowing spiders (
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-66319172). Apparently it's a myth that we swallow them in our sleep, but I'm not so sure. With them being so active at the moment I wondered what your experiences had been?
I used to be scared of them in the house, but my nan told me that if you give them a name and talk to them they become pets, so I've tried to use that philosophy and now I'm much less bothered, and they are great at controlling more annoying insects (I'm especially keen on them eating mosquitos). If one runs at me quickly I'll probably still shriek, but then I remember what allies they are in the garden and try to take a more friendly attitude towards them.
DON'T read on if you don't like spiders.
One night I was having real problems sleeping, I'd been tossing and turning, my mouth was dry and scratchy, and by the time I woke up I felt pretty miserable and so my husband made me a cup of tea in bed. I had to get up, and when I was brushing my teeth I dislodged what I thought was a blood clot (I sometimes get micro nose bleeds when my allergies are bad, so just thought that must have been the cause). However, on rinsing my toothbrush the water moved the 'clot' and spread it's legs - you've guessed, it was a spider! I freaked out my husband as I couldn't help but scream, but when he looked in the sink he understood! How it was still in my mouth after 2 cups of tea I've no idea. Has anything like this happened to others? When I read the article about spiders not going into peoples mouths I just had to share and what your experiences have been - sorry if it's a bit grim, but don't have nightmares, spiders are great!