What are the signs and symptoms of acrophobia?

What are the signs and symptoms of acrophobia?

The main symptom of acrophobia is feeling intense anxiety and fear of heights. Some people with acrophobia fear significant heights such as a tall bridge while others also fear shorter heights such as being on a ladder.

Psychological symptoms

• Feeling intense fear and anxiety when thinking about, looking at or being in high places.
• Fearing that something negative will happen in a high place such as falling or being trapped in a high place.
• Feeling a strong desire to escape if you’re in a high place.

Physical symptoms and signs

• Experiencing a rapid heartbeat when thinking of or looking at heights.
• Feeling dizzy and lightheaded when thinking of or looking at heights.
• Feeling queasy.
• Trembling.
• Having shortness of breath.