tachophobia
Tachophobia is the irrational fear of speed or going too fast.
Fear of speed
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Being in a fast-moving vehicle
Watching fast-paced action scenes in movies
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to speed
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving speed
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Tachophobia may arise from traumatic experiences involving speed or accidents.
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