neuroses - is a group of diseases of the nervous system which are characterized by a strong mental strain.The main symptoms - is sleep disorders, heart palpitations, fatigue.
Fear of heights related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.The patient has thoughts, fears and desires that he was concerned about, but to cope with them is difficult.Phobias related to height, can result from a strong psychological shock transferred recently.This fear of heights - it is a natural phenomenon and a healthy person, but only five percent of the world's population, this fear turns into a phobia.
It can manifest itself in different circumstances - during a flight on a plane, walks in the mountains or on the rides.Some people are uncomfortable being in the cockpit, but the Ferris wheel can experience panic.Fear of falling from a height, losing his balance, or the fear of losing control and jump down, despite the danger, the two subspecies of the disease.
manifests itself acrophobia (phobia) such symptoms:
- dizziness and heart palpitations;
- dry mouth or, conversely, excessive salivation, sweating;
- lowering body temperature, numbness;
- shortness of breath.
first human reaction to a fear of heights - firmly grips for any support and do not move.It is characteristic that the manifestation of phobia is not always associated with the real danger to life.So, attack fear of heights (acrophobia or) may occur even if a person just looking for someone who is on top.
reasons acrophobia:
- weak vestibular system, a person is distorted estimation of distances and dizzy, causing fear of heights;
- trauma associated with the fall - a man can be aware of it or do not remember it (if the drop occurred in early childhood);
- ancestral fear of heights.
How to cope with the disease?
Fear of heights can be treated with special psychological techniques.Thus a person can learn to control your fear, if he has a strong willpower.
The most effective way to get rid of fear - is to constantly deal with its causes, such as mountaineering or frequently walks in the mountains.Then the height will be familiar, but the fear will disappear.
It is important to gradually accustom themselves to the idea that the height - not so terrible and not dangerous if you follow certain rules.We must often present themselves with a parachute or on the roof of a tall building, mind stepping over his fear.
Once you get used to the idea, start to act.Try to climb the small height and analyze their feelings.Each time the height will scare you less, then simply disappear fear.
Important: provide a safe environment in advance for therapy.You can not neglect the safety precautions, because if you lose control and fall, get rid of the fear of heights will be much harder.
Psychological support is also effectively helps.Ask your friends to help you, in their presence, you feel calmer and more confident.
