Dromophobia- Fear of crossing streets

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Dromophobia is the fear of crossing streets or wandering roaming. The origin of the word dromo is Greek meaning race course and phobia is Greek meaning fear. Dromophobis is considered to be a specific phobia.Dromophobia is the irrational and extreme fear of crossing streets. some may see this phobia as one of the more bening ones, but take a moment and imagine never crossing another street. This phobia can be caused by a traumatic event occurring while crossing the street.

We live in an age where ecology and eco-friendly attributes are considered praiseworthy by many. People are riding bikes more, using electric powered vehicles, using environmentally sound practices in home building, and they are walking more. Howerver. There is a group of individuals who may not mind walking, but may of fear. this phobia is known as Dromophobia.

What Causes Dromophobia ?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias.

Symptoms :-

In severe cases a dromophobe will not willingly walk on a sidewalk even under very controlled circumstancs. Some may only find the ability to cross a street with the aid of someone they trust completely.the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. .

Treatment :-

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP is basically the study and practice of how we create our reality. The basic premise of NLP is that the words we use reflect an inner, subconscious perception of our problems. If these words and perceptions are inaccurate, they will create an underlying problem as long as we continue to use and to think them. Our attitudes are, in a sense, a self-fulfilling prophecy. In this therapy a neuro linguistic therapist will analyze every word and phrase you use in describing your symptoms or concerns about your health. He or she will examine your facial expressions and body movements. After determining problems in your perception, the therapist will help you understand the root cause.

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