Mine kick in around heights. They’re easily dismissed and usually only pop in if I’m not occupied with something. It’s probably why I can both work in high places regularly and yet have a fear of heights outside work. I’m called overly cautious, but maybe my intrusive thoughts are me just seeing alternate futures where I rush or don’t double check.
Worst case I ever had was at Chimney Rock in NC. I could not get near the edge to look, I kept imagining how easy it would be to just run off. And it didn’t help parents were letting their kids run around as if it was a playground.
I was always made fun of for my fear of heights, but now that I’m older I am very glad I’m scared of heights. Just falling from standing height can kill you if youre unlucky. A fall from 6 feet is very likely to result in permanent spine or head injuries and broken bones.
Mine kick in around heights. They’re easily dismissed and usually only pop in if I’m not occupied with something. It’s probably why I can both work in high places regularly and yet have a fear of heights outside work. I’m called overly cautious, but maybe my intrusive thoughts are me just seeing alternate futures where I rush or don’t double check.
Worst case I ever had was at Chimney Rock in NC. I could not get near the edge to look, I kept imagining how easy it would be to just run off. And it didn’t help parents were letting their kids run around as if it was a playground.
I was always made fun of for my fear of heights, but now that I’m older I am very glad I’m scared of heights. Just falling from standing height can kill you if youre unlucky. A fall from 6 feet is very likely to result in permanent spine or head injuries and broken bones.