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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

As you may suspect, fear of heights is one of the most common phobias (followed by public speaking) with an estimated 3 percent to 5 percent of the population suffering so-called acrophobia. It's considered to be a type of anxiety disorder when a person experiences intense fear and anxiety when they think of tall heights or are positioned at a significant height. Acrophobia often manifests as an irrational fear and it happens when a person is not particularly high up.

So let me just tell you this post is an informal test to see if your gut is capable of handling extreme ledges and intense highs. Think of climbers, adventurers and thrill seekers who live for the feeling of getting above the clouds. Maybe you’re one of them? Let us know in the comments!

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Looking Down At Rio De Janeiro

Man sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean and city below, capturing unnerving great heights view.

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    Matt Bush Hanging Five On The First Freesolo Ascent Of 'Heaven On Earth'. Photo By Micky Wiswedel

    Person in green hanging from a cliff edge high above a coastal cityscape showcasing great heights and stunning views.

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    A Moist, Steep Staircase In India

    View looking down wet stone steps on a steep mountain path showing great heights and cloudy mist below.

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    Extreme Unicycling

    Person riding a unicycle on the edge of a massive concrete structure above deep water, showing great heights and risk.

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    Learning To Fly....

    Two cyclists ride along a narrow cliff edge with foggy great heights creating an unnerving view below.

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    40 Story Spiral Staircase

    View looking down from great heights shows city rooftops and a tall spiral fire escape on a skyscraper.

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    One False Move... The Eiger Summit Ridge, Switzerland

    Two climbers ascending a sharp snowy ridge at great heights above the clouds with mountains in the background.

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    Painters On The Then Tallest Building In The World, Woolworth Building, New York, 1926

    Two men climbing a skyscraper for window cleaning with a statue on a spire below, showing great heights and risky work.

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    #9

    Hell No

    Couple taking a selfie atop a skyscraper spire, showcasing unnerving great heights with a sprawling cityscape below.

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    #10

    Climbers Resting On Mountainside In Yosemite

    Two climbers on a portaledge suspended on a steep rock face at great heights with forest below.

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    The View Of The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse From Atop The Suspension Cabling, 1940

    Two people standing on a broken suspension bridge high above the ground, showing unnerving great heights and danger.

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    #12

    Jumping Rope Over The City

    Woman dressed in costume skipping rope on a narrow beam high above city streets, showing great heights and risk.

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    #13

    Yukon Striker - Hell Yeah!

    Thrill seekers on a roller coaster at great heights with sharp drops and loops in an amusement park surrounded by trees.

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    #14

    Ukrainian Skywalkers - 116 Meters Up

    Person holding another’s hand on a ledge at great heights above a river and trees, creating an unnerving perspective.

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    Alain Robert Rock Climbing

    Climber scaling a steep rock face with great heights and a vast forested valley below in the background.

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    #16

    The International Highline Meeting In Monte Piana, In The Northern Italian Alps By Balazs Mohai

    People relaxing in hammocks suspended at great heights over a forested mountain landscape, showing unnerving views.

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    #17

    I’ve Been Told By Employers That My Current Linkedin Photo Makes Them Nervous

    Man in a suit and glasses climbing a tall metal tower, taking a selfie at great heights with a vast landscape below.

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    #18

    Mountain Overlook

    Man sitting on rock ledge at great heights overlooking forested valley below on a sunny day.

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    Highline Above Yosemite Valley

    Person walking on a high tightrope above a deep mountain valley at sunset, showcasing unnerving great heights.

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    #20

    When Your Realtor May Have Overstated The "Minimalist Balcony" Feature

    Young woman sitting on the edge of a tall building, showing an unnerving view of great heights and cityscape below.

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    #21

    [oc] Bigwall Climbing & Extreme Aerials

    Aerial silk performer suspended at great heights next to a cliff with a dramatic mountain background in sunlight.

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    #22

    Doing A Backflip At Trolltunga, Norway

    Person performing a backflip off a rocky cliff over a fjord, showcasing unnerving great heights and breathtaking mountain views.

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    #23

    Standing On The Edge Of The World - Mt. Huashan, China

    View of a person standing on a narrow wooden plank path at great heights along a steep mountain cliff.

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    #24

    Five Men On The Wilshire Grand Center Tower, Los Angeles

    Five construction workers wearing helmets pose atop a skyscraper spire, showing unnerving great heights over a cityscape.

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    #25

    Oh You Know, Just Holding Another Plane. In Mid-Air

    Two stunt pilots performing a risky maneuver on gliders at great heights over snowy mountain peaks.

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    #26

    Photographing My Friend In An Abandoned Theme Park

    Person standing on a high elevated bridge above forested mountains with misty clouds, showing unnerving great heights view.

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    #27

    Wolfgang Güllich Free Climbing In Yosemite

    Man rock climbing at great heights, hanging from a cliff with a forested valley below in a daring outdoor adventure.

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    #28

    Getting Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed Is Not An Option

    Two climbers resting on a narrow ledge on a steep rock face, showcasing unnerving great heights and safety gear.

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    #29

    Approaching An Iceberg In The Arctic - Sailing

    View looking down from great heights on a sailboat mast with icy water and floating icebergs below in clear conditions

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    #30

    I Climbed The Oklahoma City Silos This Week

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    Zhangjiajie Platform In China

    A crowd walks along a narrow glass walkway on the edge of a steep cliff, showcasing unnerving great heights views.

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    Ledge Photo

    View from great heights showing rocky cliffs and a winding river below, capturing unnerving perspectives of steep drops.

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    The Ledge In Chicago

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    /U/Intertim's GF Doing A Handstand On The Side Of Mt Huashan, China

    Person doing a handstand on a wooden plank along a steep cliff, showcasing unnerving great heights adventure.

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    #35

    Not The Highest Tower I’ve Climbed But Thought This Was A Cool Picture

    View from great heights showing a worker climbing a tall metal tower with someone’s feet dangling above the ground below.

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    Shasta Dam

    View looking down a tall dam wall to a large reservoir below, showing unnerving great heights and steep drop.

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    #37

    Anyone Afraid Of Heights?

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    Thanks God Ledge - Yosemite

    Climber scaling an immense rock face at great heights with mountains and sky in the background.

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    Us Highline Record Broken At 1km — Moab, Ut

    Person walking on a high and narrow rope stretched across a deep canyon, showcasing unnerving great heights.

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    At The Top Of A Tower Somewhere In Russia

    Person in a red shirt standing with arms outstretched on a high ledge overlooking a vast forest, showcasing great heights.


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