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Siderodromophobia
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Siderodromophobia (from ancient Greek sidêros, "iron", dromos, "run", phobos, "fear") is the fear of trains, train trips or railways. It has been diagnosed only rarely in comparison to other phobias, though it may simply be underreported. Some patients are afraid of derailments and railway accidents, whereas others are afraid of unknown conductors or other railway employees. Symptoms Siderodromophobia can be caused by traumatic experiences or can develop over time such as other phobias. Some patients suffer from panic attacks, from an increased heartbeat rate, cold sweat or digestion problems, while others start crying, freeze or flee. Without treatment it can get worse, so that the patients cannot cross a railway crossing, walk along a station or get frightened if they hear the whistle or horn of a train. |
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