I am incedibly scared of dogs ever since i saw a dog bit my little brother.......every time a see one i freak out.......help! what should i do............Any tips?
2007-01-07 08:12:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
well it is called phobia and the best thing is consulting a psychiatrist.
but maybe you need some hints till that time; i am so sure about it.
first of all write down what has happened to your little brother and what you felt at that time. this is very important to have all the detail . do this every day. and try to add more detail about that day and how you feel today.
then WITHOUT touching or getting close to dogs or puppies, just watch some pictures of them, read some articles about those great dogs or about what the owners of dogs tell about them.
then you can get one step closer, go to petshops but dont get so close to them, just watch the stuff over there.
don't forget writting your story and your feelings your imaginations or perceptions.
see, it is ilke a ladder... you are approaching the top, step by step. we are calling this method Desensitiztion.
you may have as much as steps as you want depending on how much time you wish to spent on it.
one more thing: try to improve your self confidence, believe in yourself.
2007-01-07 08:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My new g/f has this phobia as well. The ironic thing is that I own 2 very large dogs. There's a therapy called immersion therapy to help people overcome their fears. Fortunately, my dogs have very gentle demeanors. The best one's my Great Dane as she's very docile and just craves love and attention. Start with very young puppies and try to realize that not all dogs are mean. As you interact with more and more puppies and dogs, you'll eventually be able to deal with them.
2007-01-07 16:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by mike w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to some one that u know that has little puppys cuz the dont bite if they are small and pet them and see how it goes then after that if any of ur family members have any dogs go and try to pet them remember they are always gonna lick you and snif u that how they remember and get to know you but try that see if it helps that what i recomend
2007-01-07 17:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by yari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am too everytime i see on i act like a kid.but my grandma has a puppy Cloe.and at first i was scared of her but now shes my best friend.try playing with a puppy and start to get to know it
2007-01-07 16:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by corbin bleu's girlfriend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a petshop and look at the puppies.
Maybe ask to hold a kind, gentle one. You'll realize they're adorable and small steps will help you overcome your phobia.
2007-01-07 16:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a therapist and be treated for specific phobia. It can get better with exposure therapy.
2007-01-07 16:42:43 · answer #6 · answered by soberlunatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋