Ailurophobia

What is Ailurophobia?

Definiton: a persistent, abnormal and unwanted fear of cats, despite the understanding of the phobic individual and reassurance by others that there is no danger.

Symptoms of Ailurophobia – irrational fear of cats:

breathlessness, excessive sweating, dry mouth, shaking, heart palpitations, inability to speak or think clearly, a fear of dying, becoming mad or losing control, a sensation of detachment from reality or a full blown anxiety attack.

Ailurophobia is an intense fear of something that poses no actual danger. While adults with Ailurophobia realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.