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Fear of Cats |
And then there are those that cannot tolerate even being near to a cat. They may break out in a sweat at the sight of a cat, have difficulty breathing, and may even become hysterical. They have a fear of cats.
This phobia of cats is not that uncommon. It may not get talked about that much but plenty of people suffer with it. After all, people are likely to understand and sympathize if you are afraid of snakes. Snakes could be venomous. Folks understand also the fear of large dogs, wild animals, rats and even understand being afraid of tiny mice.
But how many folks would understand if you have a fear of cats? After all mousers are generally inoffensive, if sometimes haughty and independent. Cats are cute, cuddly, soft and like to be stroked (sometimes). They do not bark at you if you walk by their owner's house, they very rarely attack humans. What is there to be afraid of?
Often, those with a cat phobia can't tell you exactly what their fear of cats is. The phobia may be deep seated and all that the sufferer knows is that they've been afraid of cats for as far as they can remember. It may be they had a bad experience with a cat as a very young child. Toddlers do not know how to pick a cat up or be gentle when petting a cat. Sometimes too, toddlers will prod, poke or even hit a pet. When treated in this way, a cat may give a warning hiss, or worse a scratch.
An incident like this at an impressionable age may install a healthy respect for felines in many of us. In others it could install a fear of cats that lasts long after the incident is forgotten. Not all those that have cat phobia learnt to be afraid in this way, parents sometimes transfer their own anxieties about cats on to their children.
So, if a friend stiffens and backs away when your sweet, innocent kitty prowls into the room, it may be more than a case of your friend not liking cats. She may be scared of them in the same way some people would be scared of being in the same room with a spider.
Can this fear of cats be overcome?
Most often it can with professional help. Of course, the sufferer has to want to overcome the fear. As a person could get through life without much close contact with cats there may not be a great incentive to seek help.
There are many different methods touted for tackling cat phobia. Sometimes the phobia can be beaten with just a few sessions. Always seek advice from a qualified professional.
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