Gephyrophobia

/ˌdʒɛfɪroʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An intense, irrational fear of bridges or of crossing bridges.

Etymology

From Greek 'gephyra' (bridge) combined with 'phobos' (fear), creating a phobia-type word. This psychological term emerged in medical literature to describe a specific anxiety disorder related to bridge crossing.

Kelly Says

This phobia is actually real and surprisingly common—some people get panicky even on sturdy modern bridges! It might be related to our primal fear of heights combined with the vulnerability of being suspended over water.

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