Anatidaephobia gary larson

Anatidaephobia (pronounced anna-tidy-phobia) is a pervasive and irrational fear that you are being watched by a duck. A person with this rare phobia fears that somehow, somewhere a duck is watching their every move.

It can become a disabling condition that stops a person from maintaining daily functions and can interfere with the person’s personal and social life as well as compromise their job responsibilities.

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Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word “anatidae” which means ducks, geese or swans and the word “phobos” which means fear. The underlying cause is still unknown but is surmised to be a result of childhood trauma, perhaps having once been attacked by waterfowl.

What are the symptoms of Anatidaephobia?

Symptoms of Anatidaephobia vary from person to person and may include feelings of discomfort, nausea or excessive perspiration.

In rare cases, an individual may experience crippling anxiety and/or panic attacks. Other symptoms of An