New Delhi: Dogs are said to the first friends of humans. They are loving, caring, loyal, obedient, and a great companion to us. While it seems only natural to love such a friendly and playful creature, there are some who have a fear of dogs. The fear of dogs is known as cynophobia, and it is prevalent among many people in the world.
What is cynophobia?
Cynophobia can be best described as the overwhelming fear of dogs. The name of this phobia comes from “cyno,” the Greek word for dog. Those who have this disorder tend to actively avoid dogs. People who have this phobia feel intense anxiety and fear when they think about, see or encounter a dog. When they hear a dog bark, watch a dog movie or to go to a place with dog, they might experience severe anxiety or full panic attack. Those who have severe cynophobia avoid friends or stay indoors as they want to avoid dogs at any cost. Several types of therapy can help people with this phobia.
What causes the phobia for dogs?
Well, according to reports, the phobia can be caused by a number of reasons. It can stem from personal history, a mix of genetics, and environmental factors. Those are riddles with mental illenesses or specifically anxiety disorders are the more likely candidates to develop the phobia. If they have a scary experience with a dog or any other animal, they may be more vulnerable to having cynophobia.
As per some studies, cynophobia is a very common type of phobia. About 1 in every 3 people with a phobia of animals has an overwhelming fear of dogs. It is especially debilitating because of the high prevalence of dogs. One can be cured of the phobia with therapies and self-help treatment. Symptoms associated with specific phobias are highly individual and varies from one person to another. Your symptoms may be physical, emotional, or both. Dogs are one of the most cherished animals in the world, and having an irrational fear for them due to a phobia can be unfortunate for any person. One can only hope that they manage to shed the fear and learn to be friends with the most loyal companions of humans.
Cynophobia, or the fear of dogs, is a prevalent phobia affecting many. This article explores the causes of cynophobia, ranging from traumatic experiences to genetic predispositions and co-occurring anxiety disorders. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
