altophobia
Fear of elevation
Altophobia is an irrational fear of heights.
The term appears in popular discussions of phobias but is less common in clinical settings, where acrophobia is the standard term for the same condition: Her altophobia kept her from enjoying the observation deck.
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
nausea · vertigo · anxiety · nervousness · tension · dread · unease · apprehension
Vertical measurements or summits
- cliffVertical rock wall
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
skyscraper · highrise · bridge · ladder · stairwell · overlook · precipice · elevator
Curative mental treatment
- exposureState of being unprotected
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
psychotherapy · relaxation · meditation · hypnotherapy · EMDR · mindfulness · medication · beta-blockers
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
dizziness · nausea · vertigo · anxiety · nervousness · tension · dread · unease · apprehension · discomfort
aerophobia
Irrational dread of flying
- vertigoSensation of spinning
heights
Vertical measurements or summits
rooftop · skyscraper · highrise · bridge · ladder · stairwell · overlook · precipice · elevator · escalator
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- exposureState of being unprotected
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
counseling · psychotherapy · relaxation · meditation · hypnotherapy · EMDR · mindfulness · medication · beta-blockers · recovery
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