Altophobia
Fear of Heights
Symptoms
There are lots of symptoms that come from a fear of heights including,
- sweating
- nausea
- dry mouth
- speech impediment
- shaking
Treatment
There are a few ways you can try and free yourself from this phobia
- hypnosis
- positive thinking
- gradual desensitization
- drugs
Famous People Effected
Woody Allen, he is afraid of everything.
Works Consulted
Works Consulted
Pinar. “Thrill-Seekers Strolling Atop Skyscrapers.” My Mordern Met. My Mordern Met, 7 Nov. 2013. Web. 11 Dec. 2014. <http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/tom-ryaboi-rooftopping>.Causes of altophobia
There are many ways this fear can be caused.
A traumatic event at an early age is one cause. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias.