Many people are afraid of animals. According to psychologists, being too afraid of animals is a type of phobia. In medical language it is called zoophobia. Many people who suffer from zoophobia are afraid of a specific type of animal. Zoophobia is a type of mental disorder. In this mental disorder, a person may be afraid of specific types or all types of animals. This problem is seen more in people who have suffered an accident in childhood.
Zoophobia is a mental condition in which a person has a deep fear and whenever he comes close to an animal, he starts feeling dizzy, the body starts shaking and he starts feeling nervous. Many people even suffer panic attacks after seeing the animal. Experts say that if a child is afraid of any type of animal in childhood, then efforts should be made to eliminate it, so that he does not have to face any type of problem when he grows up.
What are the symptoms of zoophobia?
1. The main symptom of zoophobia is extreme fear of animals. People who suffer from zoophobia try to avoid going to the zoo or even meeting a friend who has a pet.
2. A person suffering from zoophobia begins to feel chest pain or stiffness when seeing animals.
3. People who suffer from zoophobia, their heartbeat increases the moment they see an animal.
4. A person suffering from zoophobia begins to feel dizzy, nauseated or vomiting when seeing animals.
5. These people’s blood pressure suddenly rises and their body begins to sweat.
How to get rid of zoophobia
1. Treatment of zoophobia usually involves several types of therapy. If the symptoms of zoophobia are detected at an early age, they can be cured by talking.
2. Exposure therapy is used in 9 out of 10 cases of zoophobia. In this, experts turn to therapy to free suffering people from their fear. For example, you can practice looking at pictures of animals, watching nature videos, or thinking about animals.
3. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves talking to an expert about your symptoms. According to experts, medications are not used in the treatment of any phobia.
4. At the same time, zoophobia or any mental disorder should not be hidden for a long time and the problem should be solved by talking to a doctor about this issue.
