Are you afraid of heights? / myLot

February 15, 2017 12:26pm CST

Phobias are disturbances that aren't always credited as illnesses, but they are certainly behaviors that need all possible attention whenever necessary. Earlier in the office, a co-worker had a "simple" vertigo for having climbed on a very high ladder. Her pressure dropped, and she had to take a medication. We don't know why she never commented on it (fear of heights) with us, but I believe it's because she's still new at work. What about you? Do you have any phobia or do you know anyone who has any one of them?

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47336)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

15 Feb 17

I really don't like heights. I can't deal with heights. I get really uncomfortable and scared. I can't do it.

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Marsha

@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

15 Feb 17

It could be that she was forced to climb ladders at previous jobs even if they knew of her situation. No, I don't have phobias of that type and if I do have anything that I'm afraid of like that, it's minor. I enjoy heights if I'm on a sturdy ladder or safe perch. I'm not claustrophobic either, but I do know people that do have problems with those types of things.

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besweet

@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

15 Feb 17

I am not sure, I didn't have any experiences with phobias so far but I think they must be triggered to appear. As we grow older, it is easier to get phobias. My boyfriend is afraid of heights, he feels very uncomfortable.