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How can i overcome acrophobia - the fear of heights?

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Dr. James Saccomando answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Behavior Therapy: Desensitization or exposure therapy focuses on changing your response to the object or situation that you fear, and may be helpful for specific phobias. Gradual, repeated exposure to the cause of your phobia may help you learn to conquer your anxiety. For example, if you're afraid of heights, therapy may start with imagining it, to looking at pictures, to climbing a ladder, to climbing a mountain.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A/W Dr. Saccomando: Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

Answered 8/4/2014

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