Overcoming Fear of Heights

Fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is more common than you think. At least 3-6 % of the population have this irrational, intense and persistent fear of heights. Imagine if you had to go for a job interview on the 20th floor of a skyscraper, or had to join your friends for a hike up the mountain. While most of us would have no difficulty doing these tasks, a person with acrophobia will have a hard time being that high up. Having to deal...