Would a person with acrophobia be able to climb a mountain?

ac·ro·pho·bi·a ˌakrəˈfōbēə/ noun 1. 1. extreme or irrational fear of heights. Would they be able to? It's possible. I think phobias can be addressed and treated in a variety of ways. read more

It's possible. I think phobias can be addressed and treated in a variety of ways. read more

Hiking or climbing up a mountains is easier because you face the rock and look up. But when descending you look down and when the terrain is step you will see deep down the valley bottom and get an uneasy feeling. My SO has a light Fear of falling or Acrophobia. read more

According to authors, Martin Antony and Karen Rowa’s book Overcoming Fear of Heights: How to Conquer Acrophobia and Live a Life without Limits, to be considered a phobia; the fear of heights must be excessive and unrealistic. read more