I have an irrational fear of dogs that Ive had my whole life What should I do
Please don't joke im serious
Answer:The therapeutic technique for treating phobias is called systematic desensitization and involves gradual approximations of contact with the feared stimulus (first only in your mind using imagery) combined with progressive relaxation until you are able to tolerate the phobic stimulus without anxiety. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can also be helpful if you were conditioned into fear through a traumatic experience with a dog.
phobias are one of the easiest things to treat
contact a mental health professional for therapy
You don't say if you had a bad experience with a dog earlier in life.
I would see if a friend has a very mellow dog and maybe you can slowly be around the dog until you trust the dog enough to pet it and see that it won;t hurt you. Some dogs can't be trusted but friends of yours with dogs you can be around and try not be scared you have to do something of this sort to get over your fear. Good Luck
Can you handle cute puppies? I think if you can, and you raised a puppy to adulthood, It might help you not to be afraid of dogs anymore...
it is mine over matter. dogs can sense fear. say to yourself. i am not afraid, walk up to a dog stick you hand out. good luck
Buy a large stuffed dog plushie