I have cynophobia, which is a fear of dogs. When I was a kid, some things happened and ever since that day, I’ve been quite terrified of dogs. The bigger they are, the harder it is for me to control my panicking. Sure, the small puppies are… bearable, but I will still back away if they come running to me. The main point is: It’s extremely annoying how people give me incredulous stares when they find out I’m scared of dogs. They give me that look, and say, “Dude, calm down. It’s just a dog”.
Just a dog? Let me get something straight here: If, for example, you were an individual with trypanophobia, how would you feel if I grew annoyed with your whimpering and told you, “Suck it up, they’re only a bunch of needles”? Fear of dogs, fear of needles. Either way, anyone would panic if in the presence of what they fear the most. So, before you think of mocking me for being afraid of dogs, I suggest you start thinking about how you’d feel if I told you to get over your phobia.