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GMScud · 05-21-2009, 10:46 PM

The only phobia I really have is a fear of heights (acrophobia). If I look off of a tall balcony or out a window of a tall building, I get this weird kind of chill and spinning sensation, and my knees get totally wobbly. The strange thing is, I don't have any issue looking out the window of an airplane (even though I don't like flying, that aspect doesn't bother me), and I can ride rollercoasters with no problem. It seems to be only when it involves being in a solid structure and looking down.

The first time I can remember it manifesting itself was when I was 8 or 9 years old. My family was on vacation in Paris, and at the top of the Eiffel Tower, my dad picked me so I could see the 360 degree view of the city. It was all fenced in and totally safe, but I remember screaming for him to put me down. I was totally freaked out.

05-21-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: What's Your Phobia? The only phobia I really have is a fear of heights (acrophobia). If I look off of a tall balcony or out a window of a tall building, I get this weird kind of chill and spinning sensation, and my knees get totally wobbly. The strange thing is, I don't have any issue looking out the window of an airplane (even though I don't like flying, that aspect doesn't bother me), and I can ride rollercoasters with no problem. It seems to be only when it involves being in a solid structure and looking down. The first time I can remember it manifesting itself was when I was 8 or 9 years old. My family was on vacation in Paris, and at the top of the Eiffel Tower, my dad picked me so I could see the 360 degree view of the city. It was all fenced in and totally safe, but I remember screaming for him to put me down. I was totally freaked out. __________________ Tardy