Gephyrophobia is an intense, irrational fear of bridges or crossing bridges. People with gephyrophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are near bridges.
Impulse
Avoiding routes that involve bridges and opting for alternative paths. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the thought or act of crossing a bridge. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about bridges collapsing or falling off a bridge.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread and helplessness in situations where crossing a bridge is unavoidable.