For a surprising number of people, simply leaving the house can be a traumatic experience. Agoraphobia can strike at any time, without warning, and in the most extreme of cases leave a person housebound. A rare form of this phobia can manifest itself in the fear of crossing bridges.
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September 20, 2009
Agoraphobia And The Fear Of Crossing Bridges
April 18, 2009
How To Overcome Bridge Phobia
Gephyrophobia, also known as bridge phobia, is an unreasoning fear or dread of crossing bridges. There are several reasons for this phobia to exist. In many cases, this is a part of a larger group of phobias, such acrophobia, fear of heights, or a fear of the water. In other cases, this phobia stands alone.
Bridge phobia and most other phobias, often develop following a traumatic experience. For example, it was feared that a great number of cases of bridge phobia would be diagnosed following the collapse of the interstate overpasses in San Francisco a few years ago. Whenever people approach the object of their phobias, they begin to experience feelings of anxiety, sometimes leading to a full blown panic attack. (more…)