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When the mere thought of walking out onto the balcony of a high-rise building and looking down causes sweating and heart palpitations, panic attacks are a symptom of a phobic disorder.

What is the name of the fear of heights?
Panic, pathological fear of heights is called acrophobia. This is a fairly common phobia that many people suffer from.

Acrophobia can cause a lot of trouble for a person, especially if his activities are related to life in a metropolis, the need to stay in high-rise buildings. People can be terrified of elevators, stairs, or escalators. If left untreated, this phobia can progress, leading to isolation and stress, and health problems.

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