I know there is a fear of flying, but is there a fear of walking?

Question

Scared to walk so they drag themselves everywhere with there hands, like a paralyzed person trying to move without a wheelchair

Answer 1

its called ambulophobia
Defined as "a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of walking", each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress.

To add insult to an already distressing condition, most walking phobia therapies take months or years and sometimes even require the patient to be exposed repeatedly to their fear. We believe that not only is this totally unnecessary, it will often make the condition worse. And it is particularly cruel as walking phobia can be eliminated with the right methods and just 24 hours of commitment by the phobic individual.

Known by a number of names - Amaxophobia and Fear of Walking being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences walking phobia in their own way and may have different symptoms

Answer 2

It's called Primate Syndrome. Also known as Neanderthalism

Answer 3

Ambulophobia

Answer 4

Wow, what an interesting little question. I guess theres a fear for everything out there, so it is possible. Dont know if theyve named it yet though.

Answer 5

of course there are a lot of fears. some persons are afraid of spiders, some of high, i have my own fears and you also. of course there are people that are afraid of walking. there are a lot of fears in this world one stranger than the other. it is all in your brain!

Answer 6

ambulophobia is the fear of walking

Answer 7

They're called car owners.

Answer 8

http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/problem_detail.asp?SDID=5145:1358

yes, it's called amaxophobia

Answer 9

uh, no.....