Acrophobia - General Discussion Forum

StarBoy91 · 2009-09-25T02:04:35+00:00

Definition: one who fears heights Is there anyone here who suffers badly from acrophobia ? If so, then you probably are aware of what I'm going through. Whenever I'm at an overly high place, whether it be from a tower or building, then I have a fear of falling down. My parents first noticed it when we made it to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa three summers ago in '06 in Italy. But, as the years progress, I keep fighting my fear, if only gradually. This summer, me and my parents made it all the way to the top of the Empire State Building (120 floors); I was still scared of heights, but my fear seemed to have gotten better then. At least I wasn't all panicky as back in '06. Ironically, the only place where I don't fear heights is whenever we fly on an airplane. I guess I only show my fear when it comes to overly high places. :( I'm tryng to fight it, not be pushed by it. Anyone else afraid of heights?

Topic: Acrophobia

Posts 21 to 25 of 25

21
OldBoy
Fri 25th Sep 2009

Machu wrote:

@StarBoy91: Mind over matter my lad. If you tell yourself not to freak out, then you won't. Suck it up!
@Luigidude: I assume vertigo is the sensation brought about by the fear. Everything going all funky and legs going all wobbly. Dunno, you've made me wanna find out now.......
EDIT: Yeah, vertigo is the effects of said fear. Dizzy, whirly, spinny, woohoo! Sounds like a buzz.

@Machu Cheers Dude.
@GWH yes it is a great movie

What's this bit for again?

22
StarBoy91
Fri 25th Sep 2009

@Luigi78
Oh, I thought you were referring to this vertigo.
[youtube:YhWZ7bpfQag&feature=fvst]
My bad!

To each their own

23
chadthegamer
Fri 25th Sep 2009

Do planes count? I hate them with a passion
I won't get on a plane unless I had to. What's worse is that my dad's a pilot. He spends most of the day looking for a new plane to buy
I really hate it when the plane descends, though. When I hear those engines slow down, I get sweaty, my heart pumps, and I grab hold of the arms of my chair as quickly as I can.
I guess that makes me more afraid of falling then heights

Judge games by what they have and not what they could have had
Wii Number: 3670 7978 6538 8640
PSN ID ~ chadthegamer
Currently Awaiting: Skyward Sword, Dead Space 2, 3DS, Kirby, Vanquish, AC2 Brotherhood, DK