Pteromerhanophobia is an intense, irrational fear of flying creatures, including birds, bats, or any creature with wings. People with pteromerhanophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are near flying creatures.
Impulse
Avoiding parks, forests, caves, aviaries, bird watching, or any environments where flying creatures might be present, including literature featuring them. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the sight or thought of flying creatures, particularly when they are in close proximity or in flight. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, or even feelings of faintness.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about being attacked, harmed, or overwhelmed by flying creatures.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread and helplessness when near flying creatures or even when thinking about encountering them.