Acrophobia

Same thing....mountains, high bridges and super-tall buildings bring on the queasy-panicky feeling. Have tried everything to get over it - even hang gliding.

Someone told me that it can be caused by inner-ear issues, so I got that checked out. (Nope.)

If not driving, I close my eyes and have someone tell me when we're over it. Like Broken Oak, if I'm driving I just grab the wheel tightly and look down the center of the road.

Let someone else drive.

I have a terrible problem with heights and where we live I had to learn to just look at the road and make that terrible 13 mile drive to the top. Self training for many years, every now and then I will have a bad day and have to make the most of it. Look straight ahead and keep your eyes on the road or review mirror. It works for me.

Carmen D

My cousin's wife from Finland goes into the fetal position when she is frightened by heights. She was a good sport and loved the experience when it was over.

Perhaps we shouldn't have driven to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic NP, or Dead Horse Point on the road to Hart's Pass in the North Cascades, WA.

My daughter puts something over her head.