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I have a phobia of cats

Lonely dude30

Lonely dude30

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#1
I have a phobia of cats. Like when I see a cat on sidewalk I cross the road to go on the other sidewalk away from cat. Once at one of my cousins house I saw a cat and I got away from it and yelled dad and someone opened the door where the cat went outside.
 
Unenthusiastic

Unenthusiastic

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#2
Lonely dude30 said:
I have a phobia of cats. Like when I see a cat on sidewalk I cross the road to go on the other sidewalk away from cat. Once at one of my cousins house I saw a cat and I got away from it and yelled dad and someone opened the door where the cat went outside.
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Have you ever tried meowing at one?
 
may71

may71

mr. may
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#6
I know another person who also has a cat phobia, but she had a bad experience being scratched by a cat when she was young. I wonder if maybe you had a bad experience previously? If so, you're welcome to talk about it, but I also understand if you don't want to talk about it.
 
Lonely dude30

Lonely dude30

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#7
#7
may71 said:
I know another person who also has a cat phobia, but she had a bad experience being scratched by a cat when she was young. I wonder if maybe you had a bad experience previously? If so, you're welcome to talk about it, but I also understand if you don't want to talk about it.
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I saw a cat chase a squirrel and cat eyes scare me.
 
Unenthusiastic

Unenthusiastic

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It's worth noting that cats aren't truly domesticated as dogs are. This might have some bearing on your attitude towards them, particularly in comparison to dogs.

I personally love both just the same.
 
Fbr27

Fbr27

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#11
Well, one of the treatments against phobias is controlled exposure.

I have some level of social anxiety (not phobia) and what made me change a little is trying to talk more to people.

But I still fear talking to complete strangers in random places or initiating some conversation.

Maybe trying to exposure yourself slowly to your phobia can help you.
 
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