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The fear of being tickled by feathers. Also known as ‘feather ticking phobia’
Why? ’
… the fear of being tickled with feathers may not actually be a fear of feathers, but the experience they represent. The sight of the feather can transport you to a time and place where you felt you had no control of the situation you were in and felt unable to escape.
Symptoms:
Air hunger – I don’t know what this is!
Increased heart rate
Trembling
Screaming
Crying
Fainting
Anger at past events expressed in a current situation
Nausea
Dry mouth
Panic attack