‘People Vomit Or Mess Themselves’: The Hell of Living with Extreme Dog Phobia

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✍️ The article discusses the struggles of people with extreme dog phobia, also known as cynophobia, and the lack of understanding and empathy from society.
👉 Cynophobia is a common phobia, affecting an estimated 7-9% of Americans
👉 Traumatic childhood experiences with dogs can lead to a lifelong fear
👉 Symptoms of cynophobia can range from shortness of breath to nausea and vomiting
👉 Lack of research and understanding of cynophobia
👉 Difficulty finding help and treatment for cynophobia
👉 Society often lacks empathy and understanding for people with cynophobia

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Rosalind Smith is not a dog person. “If I see a dog, I will scream, I will cry, and then I will run,” says the 48-year-old. “I scream like someone is attacking me with a knife! I don’t do it intentionally, because obviously it’s a mortifying and embarrassing thing to go through… but I am […] The post ‘People Vomit Or Mess Themselves’: The Hell of Living with Extreme Dog Phobia appeared first on VICE.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/cynophobia-dog-phobia-interviews-fear/