Climacophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of stairs.
Those who suffer from this phobia especially fear climbing or falling down
stairs. Climacophobia can be caused by
falling down stairs, having difficulty climbing stairs or having a panic attack
while climbing stairs. This phobia is
closely related to Acrophobia, the fear of heights and Bathmophobia, the fear
of stairs and slopes.
A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects,
activities or persons. The main symptom
is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other
phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating,
nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.
Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.
Do you suffer from Climacophobia? Please share your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect
your life?
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