The fear of crossing the streets or roads is a specific type of phobia. It is sometimes called homophobia from the Greek dromos, ‘running,’ ‘racetrack,’ or agyrophobia.
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Causes of homophobia
- Dromophobia can result from a traffic accident and can therefore be classified as a subtype of panic disorder with agoraphobia (CAP).
- As such, dromofobia, especially fear of crossing streets alone, can be a component of the disorder stress post-traumatic related to the accident, as a reaction to a situation reminiscent of the traumatic event in the past.
- Sometimes this behavior can be misinterpreted during the assessment of PTSD symptoms as a precaution (i.e., normal learning behavior ) rather than fear (which is abnormal avoidance behavior)
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Symptoms
- The fear of crossing the streets can also result from anticipatory anxiety related to the limitation of the person’s mobility due to stiff-person syndrome.
- A person with SPS who crosses a street may develop attacks of increased stiffness or spasms.
- Dromophobia can be present in people with autism, especially children, as crossing a road involves complex skills, such as judging the speed of an oncoming car.
Treatment
- When people suffer from this disorder, they generally avoid going to places that need to cross a street or avenue.
- It is most advisable to go to a psychologist, who will be in charge of evaluating your fear and applying the appropriate treatment.
- Many studies published by experts assure that the most advisable are cognitive therapies and, in very extreme cases, combine them with some drugs.
- It is essential that the patient not self-medicate and start taking tranquilizers or any other pills that complicate the situation.
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