What is Fear of Heights?
The fear of heights also referred to as acrophobia or altophobia is one of the most common phobias and is an extremely distressing condition. This irrational, persistent fear of heights may occur when you have to climb a flight of stairs, use the escalator at a shopping center, drive near a cliff, stand on a ladder or enter a tall building. Symptoms that may accompany this fear include panic attacks, shortness of breath, sweating and an irregular heartbeat. It can have a serious impact on your quality of life preventing you from personal and professional advancement. For this reason, you should face your fears and the live the life you were meant to have!
