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Acrophobia
Acrophobia is the extreme fear of heights that can cause intense anxiety and panic in moments of distress. Acrophobia belongs to the "natural environment phobias" which includes thunder, lightening and water. Psychologist Graham Davey explains that, "Phobias of situations often share many characteristics in common with panic symptoms." Individuals with acrophobia often experience shaking, sweating, or panic attacks when the sensation of leaving the ground is thought of or experienced. The fear of height is linked to cognitive processes that distort conscious awareness. Behavioural therapy is recommended as treatment to learn how to regain control of emotion.