Fear of heights is a fairly common phenomenon. Moreover, what many take for an ordinary whim is in fact a rather serious problem. After all, a person cannot fly on airplanes, settle above certain floors, ride a Ferris wheel and do much more. This fear is virtually uncontrollable. However, if you wish, you can still cope with it.
It is necessary
- - a qualified psychiatrist;
- - computer games;
- - simulated situations.
Instructions
Step 1
It is worth preparing for the fact that the struggle with your fear will be quite long. Psychological problems and addictions do not heal quickly. However, it is still worth deciding on this, tk. then it will become much easier to live.
Step 2
First you need to find a good therapist who can help you cope with your phobias. With his due professionalism, you will feel the result immediately.
Step 3
At the beginning of treatment, you need to find out what type of phobia you are suffering from. There are several different types of fear of heights. It is congenital and acquired.
Step 4
Congenital acrophobia is considered a rather severe case, because it is difficult to cure. It is believed that genetic memory is the cause of this fear. This is understood as the memory of the soul. For example, in a previous life a person died by falling from a height, and in a new life he will try to avoid mountains and skyscrapers.
Step 5
Acrophobia acquired is more treatable because it is has a real basis underneath. For example, a terrible childhood story heard at a tender age, an incident seen at a height, etc.
Step 6
To get rid of the fear of heights, you need to understand where the roots of the problem come from. And determine exactly when your fear began. After all, some people are afraid of heights only by jumping. Others can easily tolerate a height of several meters.
Step 7
The next step is to break down your fear into its components. To do this, it is enough to imagine a situation that scares you very much. For example, that you are standing on the edge of a mountain plateau. Go through the details - what is scary and what is not, why are you afraid, how close you might get to the edge, etc. This will help you determine what triggers your strongest fear emotions.
Step 8
In the treatment of fear of heights, you can also resort to the help of computer games. An excellent option would be different simulators in which the character has to run on the roofs of high-rise buildings or complete tasks in mountainous areas. Sometimes it is recommended to use cinematography as well. For example, films with airplane scenes.
Step 9
Try to use the "wedge knock out" technique. Sign up for a rock climbing section, climbers, visit an amusement park. True, in an attempt to overcome your fear, you should not immediately rush into all risky areas without looking back. Do not forget about the preparatory work, because safety comes first.
Step 10
The most daring can use parachute jump as a remedy to get rid of a phobia. This method will give a huge amount of adrenaline and help get rid of the fear of heights once and for all.
