Overcoming a fear of dogs?!


Question: Overcoming a fear of dogs!?
In 1st grade I was mauled by a German Shepard, had 25 stitches in my left arm,and pointer finger!.I am now in 8th grade and still afraid!. I was able to cover my face but I re-live the moment in dreams about every night!. My parent thought buying me a puppy would cure the fear, and hurt, which it did but whenever I do see a German Shepard or a rather large dog I do hipervenilate, and I start to shiver!. I am really sick of being this way!. All opinions are welcomed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Well, congradulations on getting a dog, good for you! Why don't you try volunteering at your local Humaine Society!.Maybe, if you go with a friend or relative, the overload of dogs will help you to overcome your fear!. At the same time, you will be comforting a lost soul who probably will be more scared or you then you are of him!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Well, buying a puppy was a good move!! Depending on what kind of puppy you have; if it grows to be about average size of a German Shepard, then being around your dog, around the same size, could help you!.!.But I think the best thing to do is for your parents to get you a German Shepard puppy, and have it grow up with you, so you can get over the fear!.!.
!.!.Maybe if you try getting accustomed to other dogs as well, you'll start to open up more!.
I'm very sorry to hear, that's a shame that should happen to anyone! Dogs are really nice animals, my family loves dogs!.!.Especially my dad!.
Just take it easy and slowly!.!.
Hope this helps, and good luck to you!Www@Answer-Health@Com

You need to find someone who does de-sensitization therapy, a way to help you with the fear that you have!. most folks who seek that kind of therapy have phobias, or irrational fears, but I think your fear is very rational indeed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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