I have a seriouse fear of a bird I live with that does not mix well with my anxiety

I live with an umbrella cockatoo. She has bitten me a couple of times in the past so now I pretty much just run when I see her. It has gotten to the point in which if I am in the kitchen, my back is never turned from the archway that leads to where she is for more than 2 seconds. I sometimes flinch when I hear my dog right behind me because his claws sound a lot like her claws on tile. She is not a bad bird but I think she has picked up on my fear and now I've made her feel uncomfortable. She now chases me when she sees me and just an hour ago displayed very aggressive behavior outside my shut door. I could call for her owner to get her but I know she will find it annoying to have to bother herself with something like that, hence why I just run away even when I am in the middle of something. Haven't finished twisting the tie, too bad. You only gave your dog one scoop of food? Tough out of luck kid. It is even worse because when her owner is out of town I am pressured into taking care of her which leads to me crying every day because I have to stick my arm less than a foot away from her. The owner know that this happens as well. I am fine with most other birds except for large ones now, even chickens. I have no idea what to do. I just get more afraid every day.

hi.

welcome to the forum. it's nice to meet you.

you say the owner is aware of this too?

what does she think. does she have an opinion on it?

i'm terrified of birds. i'm terrified of them flying around, however i'm okay like if i'm inside and i'm listening to the birds outside, as I know they can't get me

my nan used to have a parrot, most terrifying thing ever.

so I know that probably didn't help, but you're not alone in the fear of birds. I think that's what this post is trying to say

I am trying to fathom what your living arrangement is and why. Are you able to get out of it? This situation is not going to change; I assume that the owner is in a landlord position over you? You have no choice then but to continue with this arrangement. Thus, the only way to improve this is to remove yourself.