What is the fear called for a phobia of bridges

What phobia is the fear of bridges or crossing them??

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Phobias The fear of bridges or of crossing them is Gephyrophobia.

How can I help a loved one who has a phobia or fear or bridges??

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In the ways mentioned above. Remember, the reality is that bridge collapses like the one in Minnesota are so rare, like plane crashes (still safest way to travel) that such fear is not rational. However, understanding the origins of the fea…

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I’m afraid to be under bridges! Can anyone tell what this phobia is called?!?

Q: I have this irrational fear of bridges, but not of crossing them…. I’m afraid of going under them. I’m also afraid of highway underpasses and looming objects in general. I’m not even sure what I’m actually afraid of because I don’t really think the bridge is going to fall on me, maybe just that something could fall from it. Does anyone know what this fear is called? I can’t seem to find any phobias that match mine and I’m curious to know move about it and where it might have originated from. Please let me know if you have any ideas!

A: Most people are afraid to go over them, you’re afraid to go under?