Is it a phobia if an event caused you to have this fear?

Question

if somone was attacked by a dog and is now scared of dogs, would this fear be called a phobia?

Answer 1

It is a trauma induced phobia. Anytime someone changes their actions, or they are of an extreme nature, it can be a phobia. Its also a defense mechanism from said trauma. Try getting a friend to bring their small gentle dog around for awhile and see if it can be overcome.

Answer 2

A phobia is a phobia regardless of the cause. Although the definition usually includes the term "irrational fear", that doesn't preclude the phobia starting from a real, traumatic event.

Answer 3

I believe it would. Phobias usually occur when you have had a traumatic incident and from there the phobia can develop.

pho·bi·a (fō'bē-ə) pronunciation
n.
1. A persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that compels one to avoid it, despite the awareness and reassurance that it is not dangerous.
2. A strong fear, dislike, or aversion.

Answer 4

if it causes them to change thier behaviour. Anxiety is one thing. I can go to someones house for a party and be anxious around the dog of the house, but if I dont go to the party, thats another thing.
Fears are reasonable. Phobias are not.

Answer 5

I think it would be. Most peoples phobias do stem from an event in their lives. I think this one could be overcome with a little work.

Answer 6

I think that's more a post traumatic stress disorder issue more than a phobia.

Answer 7

sure it will be..... phobia is when you get scared when the situation is likely to occur....

Answer 8

yes it would