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Acrophobia (Fear of Heights)

Acrophobia is a severe fear of heights.

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What do I take for fear of heights?

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As one who is afraid of heights, I can honestly tell you that once you are in the air, you become less nervous. I believe it is because you are surrounded by the roof and sides of the plane and your feet are firmly planted on a sturdy floor. If you are terribly nervous, you can go to your doctor beforehand and have him prescribe you something that will help you remain calm and collected for the duration of the flight. Another thing you can do is: Face Your Fears Head On. That may seem hard to do, but make your mind up that "I am GOING to do this." And do it. Perhaps you could choose a window seat - it is fascinating to view the earth from an airplane and realize it looks like a map, the boundaries, roads, and other formations are usually visible, and the clouds and sun are a wonder to behold. Decide you are going to enjoy your first plane trip, keep your mind on the fascinating views and the awesomeness of your first experience flying and you will be okay. Later on, you will wonder why you were ever nervous in the first place.

What is the name of phobia to heights?

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The fear of heights is known as acrophobia.

What is the specific word for fear of heights?

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I know acrophobia is a fear of heights. 'Acro' is a Greek root meaning 'summit' and 'phobia' means 'fear'.

How many people fear heights?

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Acrophobia, Altophobia, Hypsiphobia and Hyposophobia are all names used in referring to a fear of heights or high places

How do you get rid of a fear of heights?

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to conquer the fear of heights you must reconize that you have that fear. after that you have to start out small with facing your fear. like a ferris wheel or something. than you take the next step. maybe trying parasailing over the ocean, or if your not ready for that try standing on the balcony of a skyscraper. after you feel you've conquered these three steps. try the ultimate fear facing challenge, go bungee jumping or try the doing something which faces you with heights. also remember this...if you are dealthy afraid of heights and you do something like parasailing, try thinking "what's the worse that can happen" or "thousands of people have done this before me...im gonna be alright" ~hope i helped!!!

What is the adverb in The workers climbed high and didn't seem to have any fear of heights?

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"high" is the adverb because it describes how they climbed; i.e., it modifies the verb.

Is acrophobia a fear of spiders?

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N o, acrophobia (from the Greek: ἄκρον, ákron , meaning "peak, summit, edge" and φόβος, phóbos, "fear") is an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Arachnophobia or arachnephobia (from the Greek: ἀράχνη, aráchnē, "spider" and φόβος, phóbos, "fear") is a specific phobia, the irrational fear of spiders.

Is vertigo a fear of heights?

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No a fear of heights is called Acrophobia, Altophobia, Batophobia, Hypsiphobia or Hyposophobia. Vertigo is a balance disorder that causes dizziness. It is often associated with heights but doesn't need to be.

Do native Americans have an innate fear of heights?

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No. That kind of fear is a result of things that happen in life to people.

Should i go parasailing even though im afraid of heights will sharks attack?

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Yes you should go just for thrill and entertainment. It's fun.

What is the fear of heights?

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Acrophobia = Fear of heights

What is the suffix for fear of heights?

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We believe you mean prefix. Fear of heights is called acrophobia.

What Indian tribe has no fear of heights?

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This is another one of those 'myths' associated with Native American's. There is no one tribe that has no fear of heights.