Thank you for staying with us. I’m Felicia Rodriguez. I’m Todd McDermott. For people who are afraid of driving on bridges, no matter what kind of bridge they are, if they experience a tragic accident like this one, they may decide to never drive that way again. If you’re afraid of driving across bridges, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s a well-known phobia. Investigative reporter Terry Parker spoke to experts to find out how to deal with this anxiety. Terry Wright A high bridge over water is a common trigger for many of us to experience some level of fear, but for some it can be debilitating. It’s an actual condition called geophobia. Look at such a horrifying bridge collapse. The situation could get much worse, but there are ways to deal with it. Although bridge collapses are relatively rare, the fear of such an experience is very real. So realistic that some long, high bridges have forced panicked drivers to ride over the bridge and sometimes he has driven more than a dozen cars in one day to one side. We offer transportation services from one side to the other. I’m scared of going over high places. It could be a bridge. It could be a subway within a subway. It doesn’t necessarily have to do with height, but basically just being in a controlled space gives me a gentle feeling that makes my stomach fluff. And your mind starts thinking, “What if this fails?” Dr. Terry Lyle said some people experience paralyzing panic when they actually think about it, and the Baltimore Bridge collapse could make that worse. But it’s really irrational to be afraid to cross another bridge just because something like that happened. fear. Because that bridge has been there for years. Lyle says. If something happens, like an elevator malfunctioning, a roof collapsing, or a car airbag, you might panic. But doing so is also irrational, since most such accidents are rare and unpredictable. He recommends techniques used by fighter pilots and race car drivers. It is said that he can control the number one simply by breathing. If you feel such anxiety, imagine that you are preparing to cross the bridge and you start to feel the fear of “what if?” To calm yourself down, try taking a few deep, slow breaths through your nose and then through your mouth. And that will supply excess oxygen to your system. It gives you calmness and many psychologists use exposure training combined with therapy to free people from such fears. But, Lyle said, the breathing technique he just showed you really works, especially if you tell yourself there’s no real reason to be afraid.
Expert: Fear of driving on bridges is a real phobia — how to deal with it
Although bridge collapses like the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are relatively rare, the fear of the experience is very real. It’s so practical that some long and tall bridges, like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, offer passing services for panicked drivers. Bridge – Sometimes in one day he transports more than 10 drivers from one side to the other. This is called geophobia. “It’s the fear of going over heights. It could be a bridge, it could be a subway. It’s not necessarily related to height, but basically just being in a controlled space. , your stomach feels fluffy, and so does your heart.” You begin to wonder what will happen if this fails. ” said psychologist Dr. Terry Lyles. Dr. Lyles said some people actually experience paralyzing panic when they think about it, but the Baltimore Bridge collapse could be much worse. “But it’s a really irrational fear to be afraid to cross another bridge because something like that happened. If something fails, whether it’s the elevator, the roof collapsing, the airbags in your car… It’s possible to panic, Lyles said, but it’s also irrational to do so because most such accidents occur. “It’s rare and unpredictable.” He recommends a technique that he says is used by race car drivers.”If you feel such anxiety occurring, for example, when you are preparing to cross a bridge, you may experience a fear of what might happen. Let’s start. “Take a few deep, slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth to calm yourself down. This will over-oxygenate your body. This will give you a sense of calm. ,” Lyles explained. Some psychologists use exposure therapy. At first, get people used to the idea of crossing the bridge, and then gradually get them used to actually crossing the bridge. Top Headlines: Stay Informed: Latest Headlines and Weather on WPBF 25 Get the latest news updates on WPBF 25. News app. You can download it here.
Although bridge collapses like the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are relatively rare, the fear of the experience is very real.
It’s so realistic that on long, high bridges like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Services that cause drivers to panic Over the bridge, sometimes more than 10 drivers a day, transport people from one side to the other.
It’s called geophobia.
“It’s the fear of going over heights. It could be a bridge, it could be a subway. It’s not necessarily related to height, but basically just being in a controlled space. , your stomach feels fluffy, and so does your heart.” You begin to wonder what will happen if this fails. ” said psychologist Dr. Terry Lyles.
Lyles says some people actually experience paralyzing panic when they think about it, and the Baltimore Bridge collapse could make it worse.
“But to be afraid to cross another bridge because something like that happened is a really irrational fear, because that bridge has been there for years,” Lyles said. Told.
Lyles said it’s possible to panic when something breaks down, such as an elevator, a roof collapse, or a car’s airbag, but most such accidents are rare and unpredictable, so it’s best not to do so. I say it’s irrational.
He recommends techniques used by fighter pilots and race car drivers.
“As you prepare to cross the bridge, what if you start to feel anxious or fearful of what might happen? Take a few deep, slow breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. “When you try to calm yourself down, you over-supply your body with oxygen, which helps you calm down,” Lyles explained.
Some psychologists use exposure therapy to first get people used to the idea of crossing the bridge, and then gradually get them used to actually crossing the bridge.
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