PEOPLE WITH FEAR OF HEIGHT; ACROPHOBIA
Syeda Sarah Abbas* and Sehrish Kiran
ABSTRACT
People that have fear of heights may face irritation, uncomforted or other emotional and physical symptoms. This condition is referred as “ACROPHOBIA” (fear of height). They might feel fear on high floors, climbing ladder or other similar situations in which height involves. Symptoms include panic, rapid breathing, nausea or vertigo. Vertigo should not confuse with acrophobia because both have almost similar feeling but both are different situations. It may reserve the individual’s common activities. There are certain therapies by which this phobia is treatable.
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