Fear Of Cats: Is This A Rational Fear?

By Trevor Johnson

If you are feeling lonesome or sad, cats can sometimes give you a sense of comfort. They will cuddle-up on your lap and stay near you during your gloominess. They are often independent animals so can find their own meals in the wild. While some people may love cats, others still may hate them. Some of the people who hate them usually have a fear of cats. People could have these fears for many different reasons.

1. The first reason people may have this fear is superstition. People, who are superstitious, have irrational beliefs. They may believe something as silly as if a black cat crosses their path, they will have seven years of bad luck. Since a black cat is no different than any other cat, except for the color of its fur, this is very unfounded behavior.

2. They are unfamiliar with cats. People, who have had no contact with cats throughout their lives, may fear cats because they are unknown to them. The best way to fix this problem is to get to know these feline creatures. They may find that you really enjoy being around cats.

3. They could have a phobia. Having a phobia to cats is referred to as ailurophobia. People with this terror may exhibit irrational fears to cats for unknown reasons. These people usually do not know why they fear cats. They see them as creepy, hairy, terrifying beast, the same way someone else might see spiders. If you know one of these people, you might want to encourage them to seek help since this phobia could impair their everyday life.

4. They may not like animals, especially cats. Some people do not like cats because they really don't like animals. Maybe they are allergic to animal fur and would rather not be around them. Sometimes these people may be able to tolerate animals like dogs or rabbits but want nothing to due with cats.

If you are one of these people and would like to get rid of your fear of cats, you should seek counseling or try familiarizing yourself with them. - 30309

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