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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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As per your explanation, it seems that the symptoms may belongs to cynophobia. It is not as common as the fear of snakes or spiders. However, it is important to note that people who fear dogs are also highly likely to encounter them in their day to day lives.
Diagnosis of cynophobia includes determining if the fear is persistent or triggers an immediate anxiety response. To be categorized as cynophobia, one’s fear of dogs would also be required to interfere with social, familial or occupatio...more
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Asked for Female, 19 years old from Patiala
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Psychologist•Pune
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Determining the Extent of Your Fear
Analyze your symptoms. Specific phobias, including cynophobia (the fear of dogs), may include some of the following symptoms. Do you need to be in the presence of a dog, or can a photo or story of a dog trigger your symptoms? And, is it the dog itself that causes the fear, or something the dog is doing? For example, some people are fearful of barking, but are okay if a dog is silent.
•Feeling an imminent sense of danger.
•Feeling the need to es...more
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