Everything about film phobia

Sometimes you have to experience an inexplicable feeling of anxiety when approaching a huge dog running towards you. Some greatly exaggerate the danger, and in this case, fear is gradually transformed into a phobia. To begin treatment, it is necessary to understand the causes of this deviation.

Panic fear of dogs called kinofobii. This mental disorder is characterized obsessive fear that resists self-control. Gradually, a slight disturbance develops into a panic attack.

Most often, a phobia begins to form in childhood. Anxiety disorder arises as a result of a situation that has greatly frightened a child. Subsequently, any meeting with a dog signals the brain of a little man about danger. Perhaps the formation of severe phobias. Pathology can be observed in adolescents and adults.

The following causes contribute to the emergence of anxiety disorder.

• The disease is inherited from the parent due to genetic predisposition.
• A child can replicate the behavior of an adult dog that fears not trying to hide your fear. The baby has an unconscious fear of the animal. Over time, transmitted parental fear can develop into a real phobia.
• Improper parenting often leads to this deviation. The child is not allowed to pet someone else's pet, intimidating with a lichen infection or rabies. It is strictly forbidden to bring dogs home, to have any contact with them.

Some parents frighten the baby with the likelihood of the dog attacking him and the possibility of being bitten by him. First, the child is afraid of animals, bypasses them. Subsequently, the fear develops into a mental disorder.

• A traumatic situation occurs when you get injured upon contact with animals: from light scratches to serious bites.
• Stray Pack Attack on the person leaves a deep mark on the psyche.
• The development of this phobia may contribute to an inferiority complex caused by the lack of any qualities attributed to dogs, for example, loyalty and courage. Due to the recognition of their own inferiority, fear is formed.

Not always experienced the real bites of dogs acquire a phobia. Some people, repeatedly bitten by dogs, have not developed any phobia. After that, a person may become afraid of large dogs, but fear does not lead to anxiety disorder.

Experts identify two types of kinofobii - true and false. True phobia is characterized by all-consuming horror when a person meets a dog. Suffering from the disease can even from uncontrollable fear fall into a stupor. Fear manifests itself in various forms:

• pathological fear only of huge or, conversely, small dogs;
• panic fear of a certain breed of animal;
• fear of colliding with a stray gang;
• hypertrophied fear of a bite (adactophobia is peculiar to children and adolescents);
• rabies infection through a bite or other contact (slave phobia).

People with false kinofobiya dangerous with their hatred of dogs. They become aggressive at the sight of large and small pets. Such pseudokinophobes can kick an animal that they have encountered on their way, shoot stray dogs, poison them, and make other attempts at harm. Often, these people have hysterical seizures and other pathological conditions.

Some show an uncontrollable aggressive attitude not only towards the dog, but also towards its owner, as well as towards people who are positive towards animals. Pseudophobia is usually inherent in flayer. Psychiatrists are sure that most often they cover their sadism with a feared fear. Real kinofoby are afraid of dogs, but do not show aggression towards them.

A person may experience fear even at the sight of puppies, images of dogs in pictures, photos. He bypasses the territory of dog walking, avoids visiting circus performances, does not go on a visit to pet owners, and when he meets a dog he turns in the other direction. Internal anxiety increases gradually and may end in a panic attack.

Such people are characterized by the following psychotic symptoms:

• alertness;
• nervousness;
• irritability;
• hard self control;
• obsessive scrolling in the head of recent encounters with an animal;
• focus on minor life troubles;
• feeling of impending threat;
• irresistible irrational fear;
• desire to escape and hide away.

In a person suffering from phobia, the following somatic reaction can be observed when meeting with an animal:

• pallor of the skin;
• increased sweating;
• a rush of blood to the head, distinct tinnitus;
• heart rhythm disorder;
• clear audibility of your own heartbeat;
• trembling hands and feet;
• muscle tension;
• dry throat;
• hoarse voice;
• nausea;
• stomach upset;
• intense thirst;
• increased urge to urinate;
• dizziness;
• migraine;
• change in blood pressure;
• chest squeeze;
• lack of oxygen, difficulty breathing.

With the disappearance of the object of fear symptoms immediately pass. Increased anxiety and nervousness are felt by people who have severe phobias. The individual is in constant stress because of the fear of accidentally meeting the dog. The feeling of unjustified fear leads to insomnia, neurosis, and general mental exhaustion.

Launched kinofobiya sometimes develops into paranoia. A person cannot get rid of the feeling that he is being pursued by dogs everywhere.

The psychologist or psychotherapist quickly recognizes the abnormal fear of dogs. The main task of a specialist is to identify the onset of the disease. It is very important to determine exactly when the person began to feel the outgoing threat from the animal.

Diagnosis is carried out by the following parameters:

• identification of primary disturbing manifestations, physiological and psychological symptoms;
• the emergence of anxiety and panic attacks when confronted with a specific object and a certain situation;
• avoidance of probable encounters with dogs;
• lack of other psychopathological disorders.

At the first signs of film phobia, you should seek help from an experienced specialist. At the initial stage, the phobia is easily corrected. Launched disease is difficult to overcome on their own. In severe cases, prescribe hypnosis by which traumatic events and memories are forced out of consciousness. Hypnosis alters perception, frees from fear and restores the body's natural response to animals.

Homeopathy is also used to eliminate film phobia. It can save a person from destructive emotions. The use of homeopathic remedies helps to soften the heat of fears and neutralize the panic that arises.

A lasting positive result is observed with prolonged medical treatment. Drugs should be taken strictly by appointment of a psychotherapist. He writes them out after conducting a comprehensive survey and diagnosis of film phobia. Medicines do not cure the disease completely, but relieve the acute symptoms.

To reduce anxiety and combat neurosis, the psychotherapist can write out tranquilizers. Antidepressants help avoid panic attacks. Sedatives used to get rid of insomnia, reduce the severity of mental reactions and stress management. Often, the patient is formed dependence on drugs.

When kinofobii apply rational and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The method of rational psychotherapy involves the development of the ability to assess their own horrors and their results. The greatest effect is achieved when using cognitive behavioral therapybased on a change in the way the patient thought. Viewing relevant films and reading the necessary literature allow the patient to treat the pet as a person's friend.

Specialists are widely used method of approaching the object of fear. The psychotherapist carefully corrects the behavior of the patient, watching his reaction to the dog. The doctor produces the opposite view of the animal. The patient begins to look at him as an object that does not pose any threat to health and life.

Then comes the second method: approaching fear itself. The distance is reduced gradually. First practiced watching videos, studying the breeds and habits of the animal. Further observation of the dog from the side. Then, for some time, a person spends in the same room with a dog on a leash. After a certain number of sessions, it is allowed to stroke the animal, and then take it for a walk.

A psychotherapist may suggest using reincarnation technique. When meeting with a dog, you must present yourself as a subject that does not cause any interest in the dog. Then there is the certainty that the dog will definitely not attack.

Many experts recommend to buy a puppy.

With the initial stage of the disease a person can cope on his own. Initially, he must accept his fear and realize the importance of getting rid of him.

First of all, a person suffering from phobia, you need to normalize your nervous system. Respiratory gymnastics, relaxation, decoctions and tinctures of valerian, peony, motherwort help get rid of unnecessary anxiety and stress, contribute to the development of control over their feelings. Positive effect on calming the nervous system. carbohydrate diet.

It is necessary to normalize sleep, which should last at least 8 hours. Mental fatigue adversely affects the work of the brain. It is advisable to avoid any stress, mental overload and not overload yourself with work. You need to provide yourself a good rest.

Daily allocation of time for a favorite activity, a new hobby contributes to improving mood and self-esteem. Self-perfection and self-knowledge make it possible to reveal hidden talents, to find harmony of body and soul, to get close to the outside world. Classes in any sport lead to a decrease in anxiety and stabilization of the central nervous system activity. Must be often in the fresh air.

We must try to look at the dog with different eyes: it is a friend of man. You should mentally focus on this image and imagine how the pet protects the owner, shows love and devotion to him. Often the former kinofoby become avid dog lovers.

Experts recommend that when meeting with a dog to observe the following pattern of behavior:

• it is impossible to look an animal directly in the eyes, otherwise a direct look may serve as a signal for an attack;
• not to make any sudden movements, not to flap your arms, but to behave calmly, demonstrate your friendliness with all kinds;
• it is not necessary to smile widely, otherwise the animal may take a smile for showing fangs and attack the person;
• it is advisable to switch the attention of the dog to a neatly thrown object that can be nibbled;
• in no case can not run away from the pack of dogs;
• with a clear attempt to attack an aggressive dog, one must try to neutralize it by kicking his nose.