Telangana Woman's Fatal Battle with Myrmecophobia: A Tragic Case of Suicide Due to Extreme Ant Phobia

Nov 06, 2025 11:48 pm CST

A 25-year-old woman from Telangana's Sangareddy district tragically died by suicide due to myrmecophobia (extreme fear of ants). Despite previous counseling for this lifelong phobia, she took the drastic step after encountering ants while cleaning her home. A heartbreaking suicide note addressed to her husband revealed her inability to continue living with this fear, leaving behind her three-year-old daughter. The case highlights the devastating impact severe phobias can have on mental health.