ornithophobia
Dread of fowl
Ornithophobia is an irrational fear of birds.
The phobia ranges from mild unease around pigeons to panic at the sight of any feathered creature.
Her ornithophobia made walking through the park impossible.
Dread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- entomophobiaDread of bugs
- zoophobiaPathological fear of animals
Emotional response to threat
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
apprehension · unease · distress · horror · alarm · fright · overwhelm · helplessness
Involuntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- faintnessVerge of swooning
nausea · dizziness · freezing · fleeing · avoidance · crying · screaming · dissociation
Treatment through guided conversation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- psychiatristMental disorder physician
- therapistMental health practitioner
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
antidepressants · benzodiazepines · counseling · mindfulness
acrophobia
Dread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- entomophobiaDread of bugs
fear
Emotional response to threat
anxiety · apprehension · unease · distress · horror · alarm · fright · overwhelm · helplessness · disgust
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
flock · pigeon · seagull · crow · sparrow · magpie · owl · hawk · eagle · raptor
trembling
Involuntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
faintness · nausea · dizziness · freezing · fleeing · avoidance · crying · screaming · dissociation · numbness
psychotherapy
Treatment through guided conversation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- psychiatristMental disorder physician
- therapistMental health practitioner
psychologist · antidepressants · benzodiazepines · counseling · mindfulness
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