Ornithophobia is the fear of birds, and it can take many forms. Some people fear only birds of prey, while others are afraid of household pets like parakeets. Birds are present throughout populated areas of the world, making it hard to go through an entire day without a single encounter. Therefore, it is not uncommon for those with ornithophobia to gradually restrict their activities. For example, you may avoid outdoor activities. You may even become agoraphobic, or afraid to leave your house for fear of confronting a bird. When forced to confront a bird, those with ornithophobia might shake, cry, freeze in place, run away, or attempt to hide. In addition, they will likely experience common signs of a phobia which include: - A feeling that they are in danger - Heart palpitations - Sweating - Shaking - Shortness of breath - Chest pain - Nausea - Fear of losing control Like most animal phobias, the most common cause of ornithophobia is a negative encounter with the feared animal. Many birds can be somewhat aggressive in hunting for food, and it's not uncommon for people to have unpleasant run-ins with pigeons or seagulls, for instance. Experts find that you don't have to experience the negative encounter directly. If your parents were afraid of birds, for example, this could be enough to trigger a phobia as well through a learned response.
So this is kinda a boredom thing, and very much inspired by Jessica Lauser on youtube and tiktok! Check her out (but keep in mind that she's infinitely better than I am when it comes to detail, so there are very realistic depictions of snakes and spiders, as well as body horror, gore, etc. )
