Acrophobia by MEG BARR https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7 the fear of heights en-us 2020-03-06 15:51:01 UTC 2020-03-06 20:48:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Acrophobia mbarr4887 https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455828514 An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Origin- From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95]]> 2020-03-06 15:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455828514 sources mbarr4887 https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455830859 “Acrophobia.” Dictionary.com, Dictionary.com, www.dictionary.com/browse/acrophobia?s=t.

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.

]]> 2020-03-06 15:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455830859 Treatment options mbarr4887 https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455833906 -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. 
]]> 2020-03-06 16:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455833906 Effects mbarr4887 https://padlet.com/mbarr4887/90xm83ib1gw7/wish/455843613 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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  • 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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