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Extreme fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is estimated to affect up to 5 percent of the general population.<ref name="rf1">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20821801</ref> While nearly everyone experiences some degree of anxiety at the thought of a great, perilous drop, the fear is debilitating for some. If your fear of heights is so extreme that it interferes with your performance at school or work or hampers your enjoyment of everyday activities, you might have acrophobia. Learn about acrophobia and effective methods to deal with your fear. | Extreme fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is estimated to affect up to 5 percent of the general population.<ref name="rf1">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20821801</ref> While nearly everyone experiences some degree of anxiety at the thought of a great, perilous drop, the fear is debilitating for some. If your fear of heights is so extreme that it interferes with your performance at school or work or hampers your enjoyment of everyday activities, you might have acrophobia. Learn about acrophobia and effective methods to deal with your fear. | ||
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* An easy way to help your acrophobia is to think you are standing on plain ground rather than a height. | * An easy way to help your acrophobia is to think you are standing on plain ground rather than a height. | ||
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