How do I overcome acrophobia (fear of heights)?
I’m not as bad with heights as i used to Did a bridge climb that was fine – it was high up, but being strapped in with harnesses and rails etc – i had no fear coz there was no way i could fall. When i went to movieworld i went on the big roller coaster (was forced into it)The first time i went on it i closed my eyes the whole time, so i heard everyone screaming, but i couldn’t see anything – just ‘felt’ the ride. It was not bad at all, and when i went a second time, i had my eyes open and it was fine. I then kept wanting to go on it and got bored because it wasn’t scary anymore 🙂 I recently did a skydive and thought it would be freaky-as. It was so not as scary as it seemed! A lot of it comes down to your thinking. If you think really positive before you do something freaky, it’s not bad at all!
About 3 years ago, i was afrraid of heights, kept away from the edges and always had someting secure to hold onto. Then because of a friend i took up rock climbing, going up was no problem, but coming down was, i was crying, and freezing up. But after a while i realised there was nothing to be afraid of, all i learnt was trust in where i was and my body to be able to move me to where i wanted; this helped me conquer my fear and now i am not afected by heights at all. So my advice . . . take up a sport which involves heights, it will allow you to gain confidence and a new perspective, and alos the people you do the sport with are always friendly, many had the same fear when they started i found with my group! Hope i have been of help! and sorry it is such a long answer.
