Overcome Your Fear of Going over Bridges

This irrational fear of crossings bridges, aka gephyrophobia, is something many people have to go through within their daily lives. It can prevent you from getting to work, school, or even having a good walk with family or friends. Phobic drivers may worry about being in an accident in busy traffic or losing control of their vehicles. High bridges over waterways and gorges can be especially intimidating, as can be very long or very narrow bridges. However this article will help you get over it- there IS a solution.

Steps

 * 1) Understand that your fear is irrational, and accept that you are afraid. Tell yourself you have a fear of bridges, and that it needs to be overcome.
 * 2) What caused your fear? Go back the the start of the whole thing. Realise that maybe the fear should never have been created.
 * 3) Why are you afraid of bridges, anyway? If they are so unsafe, why do millions of people go across them every day? Know that they are not unsafe, and if they were then they wouldn't be made or allowed.
 * 4) Tell someone- a doctor, GP, relative or friend. They can all help. Without them, you might be stuck in the dark pit of gephyrophobia forever; they will give you all the strength needed to pull yourself together, and achieve the goal you've always longed to achieve.
 * 5) Talk to people online who share your fear. They can help. Talk to ex-sufferers, who eventually found their way out of the terror. Take their advice, and listen with care and time.
 * 6) Face it. Start off by crossing a small bridge over a small stream with a group of relatives, then go onto crossing a bridge over a big lake or pond with a couple of friends, then cross a huge bridge over the motorway with one single friend. Build up to crossing yourself.

Tips

 * Relax! When crossing a bridge, just think to yourself, 'it's all going to be okay'.
 * Take a childhood teddy or toy with you, or soemthing else which you are close to, when crossing a bridge.
 * Budding photographer? Take some photos while standing on a bridge! This can be a great way to pass the time- you will get over your fear of bridges AND get some great shots of oncoming traffic, a beautiful lake, or some wildlife in a pond while doing so.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Overcome Fear
 * How to Be Fearless
 * How to Conquer a Fear
 * How to Be Calm
 * How to Relax
 * How to Build a Bridge in the Woods