Amaxophobia [Amaxophobia; Greek (H)Amaxa Cart + Phobia; Syn. Gamaxophobia]

Amaxophobia is an obsessive fear and fear of wheeled vehicles. The term comes from the Greek words (h)amaxa, meaning "cart", and phobia, meaning "fear".

People suffering from amaxophobia experience severe anxiety and discomfort when they have to travel by car, bus, train or other type of land wheeled transport. They may avoid travel if possible or experience panic attacks while traveling.

Symptoms of amaxophobia include tachycardia, dizziness, sweating, feeling short of breath, and nausea. People with this disorder often worry about the possibility of an accident or vehicle breakdown.

Amaxophobia is sometimes called gamaxophobia (from the Greek word for cart). Treatment typically includes psychotherapy, particularly graded exposure and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Amaxofbophobia is a concept that is found in modern medicine. This term means a special fear of everything related to wheeled transport. It could be a car, an airplane, a bicycle, a carriage, or even any other type of wheeled vehicle, including even street tiles.

Pathological emotions are a rather serious problem that affects a person’s quality of life. Some people suffering from this phobia experience such intense fear that they may need professional help to overcome it.

Wheeled vehicle phobias can occur at any age, regardless of gender and social status. According to statistics, this problem is most often observed in people over 50 years old. They usually become anxious when they see bus stops, train stations, or other possible escape routes. For older people