Dromophobia is the fear of crossing street or wandering (roaming). The origin of the word dromo is Greek (meaning race course) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Dromophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page.
Symptoms of Dromophobia ( Fear of crossing street)
Those who truly possess an excessive fear of having an accident will often exhibit some of the following symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Breathlessness
- Excessive sweating
- Dry mouth
- Shaking
- Being overly cautious
- Heart palpitations
- Inability to speak
- Becoming angry
- A feeling of detachment from reality
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Feelings of unsteadiness
