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An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Origin- From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95

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actively avoid heights

spend a lot of time worrying about encountering heights

find that this time spent worrying starts to affect your daily life

react with immediate fear and anxiety when encountering heights

have these symptoms for more than six months

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Physical symptoms of acrophobia include:

increased sweating, chest pain or tightness, and increased heartbeat at the sight or thought of high places

feeling sick or lightheaded when you see or think about heights

shaking and trembling when faced with heights

feeling dizzy or like you’re falling or losing your balance when you look up at a high place or down from a height

going out of your way to avoid heights, even if it makes daily life more difficult

Psychological symptoms can include:

experiencing panic when seeing high places or thinking about having to go up to a high place

having extreme fear of being trapped somewhere high up

experiencing extreme anxiety and fear when you have to climb stairs, look out a window, or drive along an overpass

worrying excessively about encountering heights in the future

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-Exposure therapy-
Used to help learn relaxation techniques to help you conquer your fear by exposing you to heights.
-Cognitive Behavioral therapy-
In CBT, you’ll work with a therapist to challenge and re-frame negative thoughts about heights.
-Medication-
There aren’t any medications designed to treat phobias.

However, some medications can help with symptoms of panic and anxiety.
-Virtual reality-
An immersive VR experience can provide exposure to what you’re afraid of in a safe setting. Using computer software gives you the option to stop right away if things feel overwhelming.

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Raypole, Crystal. “Acrophobia, or Fear of Heights: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 27 Mar. 2019, www.healthline.com/health/acrophobia-or-fear-of-heights-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.

Munson, Marty, and Teresa Yeykal. "Virtually fearless." Prevention, vol. 47, no. 9, Sept. 1995, p. 36+. Gale Health and Wellness, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A17268363/HWRC?u=j015910&sid=HWRC&xid=97caf437. Accessed 6 Mar. 2020.