So, nothing particularly unusual then.  I think what we are tapping into here is some deep childhood trauma; a phobia triggered by something in your past, something involving chickens, spoons and/or someone called Barry.  Getting to the bottom of it is going to be a long, difficult and fantastically expensive business.  Fortunately I have some experience in psychotherapy (I read a book on it once) and I will be happy to take you on as a private patient.  Call me.  I take most major credit cards.