Definition: Altophobia
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
What is Altophobia?
Altophobia is the fear of heights.
What is altophobia also known as?
Altophobia can also be known as:
- The fear of heights
- Height phobia
- Scared of heights
- Afraid of high altitudes
Where Does Altophobia Come From?
Altophobia, just like most phobias, come from an subconscious 'overprotection' mechanism. The fear of heights is caused by the mind over-estimating the danger caused by heights, believing that heights presents an actual threat, where in reality it may not.
Altophobia can be caused by an 'unresolved' emotional conflict.
Can Altophobia Be Treated?
Yes, altophobia, just like any other phobia, can be treated. Altophobia responds well to therapies such as Pure Hypnoanalysis.
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Where Can I Get Help for Altophobia?
There are many specially trained Pure Hypnoanalysts in the UK who can treat altophobia using Pure Hypnoanalysis.
This phobia can also be helped using processes such as the Divergence Technique, which is part of the excellent LifeShaping Process.
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
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