A woman who has a phobia of birds was left in tears after spotting a pigeon while dining at Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore. The woman, who uploaded a video of her experience to Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, explained that she has been afraid of birds for as long as she can remember and that the experience has left her hesitant to return to Singapore.
The woman, who has ornithophobia, or a fear of birds, said that she felt like dying when the pigeon approached her and that she could not stand it when it was on the ground “chasing” her. She went on to say that she did not understand why she was so afraid of birds and that she had tried to curb her phobia, but that she could only tolerate seeing sparrows from a distance.
The woman’s video sparked a range of reactions, with some users criticizing her for describing Singapore as a “pigeon breeding site” and accusing her of making the video for “views”. However, others defended the woman, saying that they understood her fear and that it was not fair to criticize her for it.
In a follow-up post, the woman clarified that she did not mean to shame Singapore and that she understands that many people would not be able to understand how she feels. She also thanked users who informed her of the various countries with similar urban environments and said that she would have changed her travel plans if she had known about Singapore’s urban environment.
Ornithophobia is a common phobia that affects millions of people around the world. While some people may find it difficult to understand, it is important to be respectful of those who have this fear and to avoid making assumptions or judgments about their experiences.
In conclusion, a woman who has a phobia of birds was left in tears after spotting a pigeon while dining at Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore. While the experience has left her hesitant to return to Singapore, it is important to be respectful of those who have this fear and to avoid making assumptions or judgments about their experiences.