2006-09-05 06:18:14 · 12 answers · asked by j.charbitmiddleton@btinternet.co 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
That is gephyrophobia.
Here is a nice website: http://phobialist.com/
2006-09-05 06:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jack430 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gephyrophobia, Gephydrophobia, Gephyrdrophobia, Gephysrophobia - Fear of crossing bridges.
2006-09-05 13:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by Les 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what a "fobea" is. However, a "phobia" (fear) of bridges woud be Gephyrophobia or Gephydrophobia or Gephysrophobia
2006-09-05 13:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Definition of Fear of bridges
Fear of bridges: An abnormal and persistent fear of bridges, especially crossing bridges. Sufferers of this phobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. Their fear may result partly from the fear of enclosure (claustrophobia) or the fear of heights (acrophobia). Phobic drivers may worry about being in an accident in busy traffic or losing control of their vehicles. High bridges over waterways and gorges can be especially intimidating, as can be very long or very narrow bridges.
Fear of bridges is a relatively common phobia although most people with it do not know they have something called "gephyrophobia." However, the derivation of the word "gephyrophobia" is perfectly straightforward (if you know Greek); it is derived from the Greek words "gephyra" (bridge) and "phobos" (fear).
2006-09-05 13:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that there was a real name for this phobia despite the fact that I have suffered from it for years!
I don't have a problem with most bridges - and although I have nightmares about walking (or usually crawling) over a bridge, it hasn't really been true in real life apart from a couple of 'outback' bridges in Australia.
My problem is driving over them! So I was really worried when we were about to go over the Dartford Crossing. I wasn't driving and so the experience was amazing! It was like that scary feeling that you get when on a roller coaster - and the view was fantastic! I still wouldn't have liked to be in control of the car, though!
Not the best answer, I know, just sharing a bit of information with you!
2006-09-05 13:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gephyrophobia or Gephydrophobia or Gephysrophobia- Fear of crossing bridges.
2006-09-05 13:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Andy R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gephyrophobia.
2006-09-05 13:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by D-Beat Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gephyrophobia: fear of bridges.
2006-09-05 13:25:20 · answer #8 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tollophobia.
Love, Jack.
2006-09-05 14:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine it is all about being afraid of heights
2006-09-05 13:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋