Re: time to be free again

Actually, that is exactly what you need to do to get rid of your phobia...as terrifying as that may sound. As WarriorSpirit said, your fear of birds has taken control of your life, and avoidance of the source of your fear only reinforces it. There are therapists who specialize in phobias and can help you to gradually increase your exposure to your fear so that you can take back control of your life. This is a very effective approach for treating phobias of all sorts.