Amaxophobia is also sometimes known by other names, including ochophobia, motorphobia, or hamaxophobia.
Medications can help people cope with symptoms of anxiety while psychotherapy can help people overcome their fears.
Others can take a bus or taxi on a familiar route.
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The DSM-5 is the diagnostic manual that doctors and other mental health professionals use to diagnose mental health conditions.
There are three types of phobia recognized by the DSM-5:Specific phobia,social phobia, andagoraphobia.
Amaxophobia is a specific phobiaa fear of a specific situation or object.
A trained clinician can help you determine which phobia or combination of phobias you have.
What Causes Amaxophobia?
The prospect of allowing someone else to take control of the trip, however, can be terrifying.
For others, driving itself is the trigger.
Some may experience amaxophobia in both conditions (as driver and passenger).
These medications are often most effective when used along with psychotherapy.
Over time, the fear begins to lessen or even disappear.
Virtual exposure therapy can also be helpful.
If amaxophobia is seriously affecting your quality of life, seekprofessional help.
Success rates for treating all types of phobia are high.
Everything you need is nearby or you might order it online.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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