Fear of Heights

Hello everyone,

I am a 46 year old male who has been successful in conquering many of my fears. I have suffered with panic attacks and generalized anxiety for as far back as I can remember.

For the past 2 years after reading and working with multiple self-help books, I have overcome many of my limitations. I now drive my car (alone), ride in elevators, spend time comfortably alone, shop in malls and most recently I returned to air travel.

I still struggle with one issue. I believe it is a fear of heights. I live in Canada and I enjoy downhill skiing. I made return to this sport after a 10 year sabbatical. What seems to spoil this activity is riding the chairlift. The height off the ground seems to get my adrenaline flowing. Often the chairlift will stop on route to the top of the mountain. This really creates anxiety for me. The longer it remains idle, the closer I get to a full-blown attack. This produces my “what-if” thoughts that seem difficult to control. I am most afraid that I will loose control and jump. Although I am confident that I won’t act on this irrational thought, it still makes my trip on the lift uncomfortable.

I practice my breathing techniques (long deep breaths from the abdomen), identify my negative thought and replace it with a positive one etc.) and still wish I was off the chairlift…now!

I continue to ski because of my passion for the sport, however I really need to get a handle on this.

I believe this is a fear of heights. Does anyone have suggestions that may help?

Thank you,

Buddee.

This isn't a fear of heights Buddee, it's just the sensation of fear associated with your anxiety disorder which produces 'what if' thinking. The thought process you follow when you are in such a situation is fuelled by anxiety NOT by 'normal' logical, judgment so the body and mind are ready to treat the situation as one of anxiety before an evaluation is made as to whether that is what is required.

Get rid of the anxiety and this behaviour will disappear. Have you used my method at all?

Charles

Hello Charles,

Thank you for you reply! This makes complete sense to me.

Excuse my ignorance, however I have not heard of your program until now. I would certainly be interested in knowing more about what you have to offer. Is this available in Canada?

In the past, I have worked with authors Claire Weaks, Jerrylin Ross, Reneau Peurifoy and Lucinda Bassett.

How/where can I get additional information on this program?

Cheers,

Buddee.

if you click on the purple/blue ad at the top it will bring you to the "LINDEN METHOD". I have it, I have also used claire weeks.
Charles method I have found to be very helpful. Check it out