anatidaephobia

Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world, a duck is watching you.

Fear of a duck watching you

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Seeing a duck Hearing quacking sounds

coping strategies

Deep breathing techniques
Positive visualization

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience involving ducks

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

First coined by Gary Larson in a Far Side comic

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