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Cynophobia
I have been suffering from an unusual psychiatric problem for the last 20 years. I have a severe phobia of dogs especially stray dogs.Now the problem has reached such a state that I can't move out of my home singly and whenever I go out I get tensed and feel the presence of dogs everywhere though there are no dogs at all.
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Dr. Srikant Sharma
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello,
I can empathise with you.. Evidence based treatment for Specific Phobias like yours are therapy- Exposure therapy ... Medications are also sometimes needed to reduce the anxiety and panic symptoms you experience from thinking about or being exposed to the object or situation you fear.
Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management of the case... Your deterioration in functioning warrants urgent consultation... It will help for sure.. Ok
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