Definition: Amaxophobia
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
What is Amaxophobia?
Amaxophobia is the fear of riding in vehicles.
What is amaxophobia also known as?
Amaxophobia can also be known as:
- The fear of riding in vehicles
- Vehicle phobia
- The fear of being a passenger
- The fear of cars, aeroplanes, trains or other transport
- The fear of bring driven
Where Does Amaxophobia Come From?
Amaxophobia, just like most phobias, come from an subconscious 'overprotection' mechanism. The fear of riding in vehicles is caused by the mind over-estimating the danger caused by riding in vehicles, believing that riding in vehicles presents an actual threat, where in reality it may not.
Amaxophobia can be caused by an 'unresolved' emotional conflict.
Can Amaxophobia Be Treated?
Yes, amaxophobia, just like any other phobia, can be treated. Amaxophobia responds well to therapies such as Pure Hypnoanalysis.
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Where Can I Get Help for Amaxophobia?
There are many specially trained Pure Hypnoanalysts in the UK who can treat amaxophobia using Pure Hypnoanalysis.
This phobia can also be helped using processes such as the Divergence Technique, which is part of the excellent LifeShaping Process.
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
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