Anyone else like this?

I find that as long as I don't look down, I don't get height vertigo, even though the thought of falling is on my mind.

The problem is looking down is impulsive. I knew that being safe means focusing on where I land my feet but my gaze always wanders off to the bottom of the gulf. It is extremely annoying.

Same to being on top of a building. Always looking down like it makes any difference

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DunningKruger · 61-69, M

I've never found that to work for me. If I know I'm high up on something, especially something precarious, even if I can't see it, the vertigo and acrophobia hit hard.

Oddly, I've never been afraid of flying. I have basically hung out of a helicopter in the gunners seat and the door open, and it was fine.

Miram · 31-35, F

That is strange. Are you passionate about flying? @DunningKruger

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

@Miram No, not especially. I like it fine — the flying part itself — but it isn't something I have to do.