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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
5. I know. I do realize I have a phobia. Or many.
Wed Sep 11, 2019, 01:15 AM
Sep 2019

And that I probably need some cognitive therapy or something like that. I am not sure how these fears crept up on me, but I have lost my fears of some things and gained fears of others. I actually get vertigo just by looking at a photo of heights. Like that photo of men lunching on an iron beam while building a skyscraper in NYC.

Just looking at that photo makes me want to throw up. Ten years ago it would not have fazed me, but today it honestly cannot look at it without feeling dizzy and weak. I cannot look at any photos of high places, let alone look from high places themselves. I was so relieved when I had to move from an 8th floor apartment to a 3rd floor apartment back in May. I just felt sick looking out the window there and now I feel so much more serene.

I do see a cognitive therapist, but i haven't discussed this seriously with her because I have been kind of embarrassed about it. I suppose I should bring it up in my next appointment because I realize it is not healthy. Thanks Poindexter!

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