Do you have a fear of crossing high bridges?
Do you have a fear of crossing low bridges?
Do you have a fear of walking (or going by bus) under bridges?
Or is like walking along the edge of a high cliff, i.e. perfectly OK until you see a bridge?
2006-11-16 23:27:39 · 13 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Normal?
I've never heard of anyone else with it, so I'd imagine not.... no.
I'm certainly not afraid of bridges. I love 'em...
Afterall, I'm hydrophobic to some degree... and when I need to cross a river I would rather search miles for a bridge than risk taking my shoes off and wading across... even if it was only shin-deep.
Bridges >>> Water.
2006-11-16 23:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get panicy if i have to cross a bridge with gaps in the floor. The type that are like wooden planks. I know it is irrational and that i cannot fall through the gap but still panic. It is only when the bridge goes over water that i feel it, so it could be to do with the water too.
2006-11-16 23:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, yes and yes. The most terrifying bridges I have to cross to get anywhere (New York wise, Kennedy, Yankee Stadium) they just gotta stick a huge bridge in the way. I have a deathly fear of water and going off in my car. I had a bad accident on a bridge a long time ago, and until a year ago, had panic attacks on or approaching bridges. If you've ever seen the Tappan Zee Bridge going to Jersey, you'll know what I mean. The Mothman Prophecies and Happy Birthday to Me were movies that really bothered me. Thanks for asking.
2006-11-16 23:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a childhood fear of crossing bridges which had gaps ie I could see through it. I don't like stairs with gaps in either. I still don't like them. It's a safety issue, I think. Saying that, my children have the same and as I have largely outgrown it and have never made a fuss about it, it seems to be inherent in my children.
2006-11-16 23:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.. no fear of bridges with me, unless of course the bridge started to colapse..
I think for people to have such a fear, something most likely happened in their childhood maybe that has caused the distress.
2006-11-16 23:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by *JC* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have phobia of going under tunnels and long bridges, i feel like they are going to cave in on me even though deep down i know they wont, but i just cant help that fact that they freak me out.
2006-11-16 23:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by welshwife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any phobia isn't normal. Phobias are characterized by irrational fears of something, and a phobia is only a phobia if it inhibits aspects of your daily life.
2006-11-17 07:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by ebigstanks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,I do not suffer with it.There is so many phobias.A expert is the best person to answer your question.
2006-11-16 23:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My next door neighbor is call Geoff and its scares the crap out of me everytime i see he!
2006-11-16 23:33:39 · answer #9 · answered by Nigi-magic 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal.
2006-11-16 23:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by mortierella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋