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Acrophobia is the fear of heights, which is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear or anxiety response when exposed to heights or situations involving heights.
People with acrophobia may experience symptoms such as dizziness, rapid
heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, and a strong desire to avoid heights or high places.

What are your thoughts on this ? Do you have any fears ?

MBH/PS

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Informative

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Etiological factors of acrophobia such as

  1. Family history of anxiety disorders or specific phobias.
  2. Imbalance in brain chemicals or heightened activity in fear-processing areas.
  3. Natural survival instinct to avoid heights due to risk of falling.
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Insightful.

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well explained

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Nicely explained.

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I am just wondering how a person with acromegaly will handle acrophobia in Acropolis! :person_gesturing_ok:

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what a line

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Informative! Thanks for sharing!

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Informative. Please share more of this kind.

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Iโ€™ve always wondered why it happens now i know

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One of the most common phobias is Acrophobia.I myself am afraid of heights.I avoid all adventure rides,tall buildings,etc.If at all I happen to be in heights I literally hear my heart pumping out of my chest.

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acrophobia is the specific, intense, irrational phobia, while altophobia is often usedinterchangeably or as a broader term for general height discomfort.

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Well explained. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Informative and well explained!

Thanks for the information!

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Itโ€™s normal to feel cautious at heights,but it becomes phobia when, fear is extreme and it interferes with daily life.

If you donโ€™t want to disturbed your smooth life because of this fear then avoid to face such height points.

Avoiding some adventures will be good for you.

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Mild fear of heights is normal and protective.It becomes a phobia when, It is intense and persistent, It interferes with daily life and the person avoids normal activities (bridges, flights, terraces)

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I wonder if there is a relation between vertigo and acrophobia.

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Many people have this fear.

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Many people silently experience this fear without understanding the anxiety involved. Educating these groups can promote safety, encourage early psychological support, and build confidence through gradual exposure and coping strategies. Spreading awareness not only reduces stigma but also helps individuals prepare mentally and physically when facing height-related situations, improving both safey and overall well-being.