I think it all stems from the time I was robbed at gunpoint. I don't even think there were bullets in the gun. and the whole time their finger wasn't on the trigger. but it still freaked me out. and I'm naturally this way cuz of the Aspergers stuff. but your idea is good. I often hold a poisonous spider in my hand and explain to people that they will have to take me to the hospital if I get a bite