Generally, there is a huge number of phobias, for example, some people feel horror at the sight of spiders, for others the greatest horror – to remain to one in the dark, etc. Sometimes absolutely unreasonable phobias, such as fear of cats meet rather strange, and, apparently, by the way, it is called an aylurofobiya. Generally, it can be considered a certain protective mechanism.
How fear of cats is shown?
Generally similar problem arises when the person has a negative experience of communication with it animals owing to which there was a physical trauma or a moral shock. Most often this phobia lasts, since childhood when the child pays special attention to cats who can aggressively react to persuasive caress. In certain cases the phobia called fear of cats can arise at too impressionable people, after frightening stories by friends or acquaintances.
Aylurofobiya or fear of cats can be shown differently. Some people feel fear at the sight of an aggressive animal and think that now it will attack, but at the same time they do not think of cats when they are not seen. Those enter other category who, even without seeing pets, constantly think, of them and feel fear.
How to get rid of fear of cats?
The first that needs to be made – to recognize existence of a problem. It is recommended to treat everything with humour, but it will help only if the phobia is not in a sharp form. It is important to understand that the person who has a fear of black cats or any other animals is not defective, and he has no real problems with health. It is recommended to begin to get used to cats, for example, it is possible to watch amusing video clips or pictures. When the person understands that animal tender and absolutely harmless, it is possible to pass to personal acquaintance. At first the cat should allowing to smell a hand, then it is possible to stroke it, etc.
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