The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.

Related Height Fear The statistics around acrophobia might shock you. Recent epidemiological studies reveal that ...

Nik and Eva Speakman are life coaches who specialize in helping people overcome their fears, phobias, addictions, and even PTSD! Hear how they helped a KTLA Family Member conquer his fear on heights!

When up high and enclosed, falling from the high place is impossible. Even so, fear of being up high can develop. In an airliner, we may fear that the plane will fall. Or we may feel too disconnected ...

SHELDON, Texas -- Sheldon Firefighter Avion Anderson didn't realize he was afraid of heights until he climbed a ladder for the first time during training. Millions ...

As anyone who has a fear of heights will tell you, the experience of height phobia is an unusually frightening one—and yes, I’m one of them. As adventure blogger Zabdiel Scoon explains, “As we go ...

Avion Anderson's desire to be a firefighter included something he loathes -- heights. As he trained with Sheldon Community Fire Department in Houston, there was little doubt how he felt about ...