Dear Queenie,
I am afraid of birds, even small ones, and they are all over the place in St. Maarten. I know this is silly, but I am still scared every time one comes near me.
Queenie, how can I get over this?—Ornithophobe
Dear Ornithophobe,
Professional counselling might help you understand why you have this phobia. Some incident in your childhood may have triggered it.
Meanwhile, whenever a bird frightens you, try yellin at it. Getting angry may help you be less afraid, and the birds will usually fly away when you shout at them. Also, seeing that they are afraid of you also could help you become less afraid of them
