I am deathly afraid of heights! Tried to somewhat get over my fear of heights in the summer at work, going up in a zoom-boom about 25 ft. or so, working on a project at work, and after I got over the initial fear of being up there, I stopped holding onto the cage for dear life about a 1/2 hour or so after. It took me at least an hour to get even remotely comfortable and really do any work with my partner though, good thing he was very understanding.
This is of course a pain in the ass, being from Canada, as one of these days I would love to go to Vegas, as well as Baltimore. A baltimore trip to see a game the drive wouldn't be so bad. Drive down to Toronto or Sarnia one day, stay the night and finish the drive to Baltimore the next.
Vegas however would take 2-3 days, so it's almost a "must fly" unless I have alot of time off of work.
And my fear of heights takes flying in an airplane off of my list of things to do, of course. Ugh...
I am deathly afraid of heights! Tried to somewhat get over my fear of heights in the summer at work, going up in a zoom-boom about 25 ft. or so, working on a project at work, and after I got over the initial fear of being up there, I stopped holding onto the cage for dear life about a 1/2 hour or so after. It took me at least an hour to get even remotely comfortable and really do any work with my partner though, good thing he was very understanding.
This is of course a pain in the ass, being from Canada, as one of these days I would love to go to Vegas, as well as Baltimore. A baltimore trip to see a game the drive wouldn't be so bad. Drive down to Toronto or Sarnia one day, stay the night and finish the drive to Baltimore the next.
Vegas however would take 2-3 days, so it's almost a "must fly" unless I have alot of time off of work.
And my fear of heights takes flying in an airplane off of my list of things to do, of course. Ugh...
I can deal with a 10-12 foot step ladder, but can't do extension ladders. Don't mind lifts or scaffolds much, I guess as long as I have a solid base to stand on I'm not too nervous.
And I've never been on an airplane....not so much a height issue, but more of a control thing I guess...... And the drop from thousands of feet isn't cool, so yeah, I guess it is a height thing.
I can deal with a 10-12 foot step ladder, but can't do extension ladders. Don't mind lifts or scaffolds much, I guess as long as I have a solid base to stand on I'm not too nervous.
And I've never been on an airplane....not so much a height issue, but more of a control thing I guess...... And the drop from thousands of feet isn't cool, so yeah, I guess it is a height thing.
I watched that dude go up in the balloon and make that skydiving jump. I had to change the channel because I couldn't handle it. I can't even stand being on an upper level floor in an office building or hotel.
I watched that dude go up in the balloon and make that skydiving jump. I had to change the channel because I couldn't handle it. I can't even stand being on an upper level floor in an office building or hotel.
Glad to see I'm not alone! I can go the small to mid sized laddere's as well, as long as I don't have to get off of it. Scaffolding, I just find it far too flimsy to feel safe on it myself.
As for videos, I watched some video on facebook one day where guys were jumping from super far up onto some huge air filled things like firemen use and although it di'nt make me turn my head or turn it off, it creeped me right out.
I also hate being on upper level floors in buildings! Went to Toronto when my sister in law lived there, on the 15'th floor or somewhere close and being a smoker, had to smoke outside. When I got out there I seen how far we were up and started shaking and had to sit down so I couldn't see anymore
Glad to see I'm not alone! I can go the small to mid sized laddere's as well, as long as I don't have to get off of it. Scaffolding, I just find it far too flimsy to feel safe on it myself.
As for videos, I watched some video on facebook one day where guys were jumping from super far up onto some huge air filled things like firemen use and although it di'nt make me turn my head or turn it off, it creeped me right out.
I also hate being on upper level floors in buildings! Went to Toronto when my sister in law lived there, on the 15'th floor or somewhere close and being a smoker, had to smoke outside. When I got out there I seen how far we were up and started shaking and had to sit down so I couldn't see anymore
I have a fear of height... What is odd is in a group situation I was able to over come it... Took a Rappelling course at Cheju-Do Island in 82. (Aussie style)
In 1960, famed research psychologists Gibson and Walk did a "Visual
Cliff" experiment which showed crawling infants, along with babies of
numerous species, who refused to cross a thick glass panel that covered
an apparently sharp drop-off. The presence of the infant's mother,
encouragingly calling him, did not convince the babies that it was safe.
Therefore, acrophobia seems to be at least partially ingrained, possibly as an evolutionary survival mechanism.
I tend to agree that we are born with a aversion to heights... I do believe a trauma involving a fall will add to our natural aversion to heights...
I have a fear of height... What is odd is in a group situation I was able to over come it... Took a Rappelling course at Cheju-Do Island in 82. (Aussie style)
In 1960, famed research psychologists Gibson and Walk did a "Visual
Cliff" experiment which showed crawling infants, along with babies of
numerous species, who refused to cross a thick glass panel that covered
an apparently sharp drop-off. The presence of the infant's mother,
encouragingly calling him, did not convince the babies that it was safe.
Therefore, acrophobia seems to be at least partially ingrained, possibly as an evolutionary survival mechanism.
I tend to agree that we are born with a aversion to heights... I do believe a trauma involving a fall will add to our natural aversion to heights...
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
The pole takes away the majority of the fear... The fear of falling causes over compensation when trying to stay upright... The pole with practice can alleviate the over compensation and allow for a good show...
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
The pole takes away the majority of the fear... The fear of falling causes over compensation when trying to stay upright... The pole with practice can alleviate the over compensation and allow for a good show...
Heights is not my thing either. One time I had an interview on the 54 floor of some building ... while my back was facing the window, it still made me sweat bullets. I don't remember the interview, I have no idea what was being said or what I was saying ... i just remember there were 53 floors beneath me, my back was 6 inches from the massive window and I was sweating more than an inmate facing execution.
Heights is not my thing either. One time I had an interview on the 54 floor of some building ... while my back was facing the window, it still made me sweat bullets. I don't remember the interview, I have no idea what was being said or what I was saying ... i just remember there were 53 floors beneath me, my back was 6 inches from the massive window and I was sweating more than an inmate facing execution.
Glad to see I'm not alone! I can go the small to mid sized laddere's as well, as long as I don't have to get off of it. Scaffolding, I just find it far too flimsy to feel safe on it myself.
As for videos, I watched some video on facebook one day where guys were jumping from super far up onto some huge air filled things like firemen use and although it di'nt make me turn my head or turn it off, it creeped me right out.
I also hate being on upper level floors in buildings! Went to Toronto when my sister in law lived there, on the 15'th floor or somewhere close and being a smoker, had to smoke outside. When I got out there I seen how far we were up and started shaking and had to sit down so I couldn't see anymore
And it pisses me off when people just tell you to "suck it up." It's an involuntary response mostly. I almost thought I was going to have a heart attack on a flight I took a couple of years ago. Now Xanax is my friend when I travel. Thing is, back when I was in high school, I took a flight in a WW II test fighter at an air show....we flew around St. Paul with an open cockpit....and the seat belts weren't even snug.
Glad to see I'm not alone! I can go the small to mid sized laddere's as well, as long as I don't have to get off of it. Scaffolding, I just find it far too flimsy to feel safe on it myself.
As for videos, I watched some video on facebook one day where guys were jumping from super far up onto some huge air filled things like firemen use and although it di'nt make me turn my head or turn it off, it creeped me right out.
I also hate being on upper level floors in buildings! Went to Toronto when my sister in law lived there, on the 15'th floor or somewhere close and being a smoker, had to smoke outside. When I got out there I seen how far we were up and started shaking and had to sit down so I couldn't see anymore
And it pisses me off when people just tell you to "suck it up." It's an involuntary response mostly. I almost thought I was going to have a heart attack on a flight I took a couple of years ago. Now Xanax is my friend when I travel. Thing is, back when I was in high school, I took a flight in a WW II test fighter at an air show....we flew around St. Paul with an open cockpit....and the seat belts weren't even snug.
And it pisses me off when people just tell you to "suck it up." It's an involuntary response mostly. I almost thought I was going to have a heart attack on a flight I took a couple of years ago. Now Xanax is my friend when I travel. Thing is, back when I was in high school, I took a flight in a WW II test fighter at an air show....we flew around St. Paul with an open cockpit....and the seat belts weren't even snug.
It has been proven that teens have a natural suppression of fear... Males especially... We do things when we are young that we literally cannot do when we pass out of our teens...
And it pisses me off when people just tell you to "suck it up." It's an involuntary response mostly. I almost thought I was going to have a heart attack on a flight I took a couple of years ago. Now Xanax is my friend when I travel. Thing is, back when I was in high school, I took a flight in a WW II test fighter at an air show....we flew around St. Paul with an open cockpit....and the seat belts weren't even snug.
It has been proven that teens have a natural suppression of fear... Males especially... We do things when we are young that we literally cannot do when we pass out of our teens...
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
Soup...Question.. Were you required to take a PT test and an audiogram before you went to jump school ?
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
Soup...Question.. Were you required to take a PT test and an audiogram before you went to jump school ?
Randisist: It's good that you were able to overcome it, that took some guts to do, no doubt. Very interesting articles as well.
Cave0707: Yikes I definitely would have felt the same way, no question about it. I may have actually asked if I could sit in a different location, haha.
HutchEmAll: I hear ya! People that aren't afraid think it's just so easy to get over this fear of heights! Will you fall? Most likely not. But could you? Of course you could. This fear puts the actual probabilities of falling well behind what would happen "if" you fall. I'm actually pretty sure that's how most fears work, thinking about it. Fear puts the worst that can happen well ahead of what is likely to actually happen. Oh, and you're insane going up in that plane at with an open cockpit!
That rreminds me of when I was up in that zoom boom, actually. Everybody said "it's safe, you have a safety harness, blah blah". Although if I did fall out of the cage it probably would have saved me, that "what if" factor kept creeping ahead in my mind. Like I said, I did get used to it after awhile, and it wasn't so bad, and I did finally start moving around in the cage and leaning over it a bit, but I think I would have to work in one of those everyday for me to really start getting over this fear of heights.
Randisist: It's good that you were able to overcome it, that took some guts to do, no doubt. Very interesting articles as well.
Cave0707: Yikes I definitely would have felt the same way, no question about it. I may have actually asked if I could sit in a different location, haha.
HutchEmAll: I hear ya! People that aren't afraid think it's just so easy to get over this fear of heights! Will you fall? Most likely not. But could you? Of course you could. This fear puts the actual probabilities of falling well behind what would happen "if" you fall. I'm actually pretty sure that's how most fears work, thinking about it. Fear puts the worst that can happen well ahead of what is likely to actually happen. Oh, and you're insane going up in that plane at with an open cockpit!
That rreminds me of when I was up in that zoom boom, actually. Everybody said "it's safe, you have a safety harness, blah blah". Although if I did fall out of the cage it probably would have saved me, that "what if" factor kept creeping ahead in my mind. Like I said, I did get used to it after awhile, and it wasn't so bad, and I did finally start moving around in the cage and leaning over it a bit, but I think I would have to work in one of those everyday for me to really start getting over this fear of heights.
I've hung off the side of a 32 ft extension ladder, trying tp scrap paint many many times, no big deal...But walk me to the edge of a 15 ft drop and I feel like I'm going to puke.
I've hung off the side of a 32 ft extension ladder, trying tp scrap paint many many times, no big deal...But walk me to the edge of a 15 ft drop and I feel like I'm going to puke.
My situation going to Jump School was a little unique. I was in the National Guard for 6yrs prior. When I went to jump school there was a 6month gap from my ETS from the guard and my three year enlistment on active duty.
Everyone has to pass the PT test, jump school or not (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run). The only thing I remember that was different was the track we ran on at Ft Benning. It had a lot of turns. A 2 mile run on that track was a lot harder than a 2 mile run on a straight road or on a 4-lap mile track.
As for an audiogram (I'm assuming that has to do with your hearing), that and other basic physical functions are done at the MEPS station before you leave your home city.
My situation going to Jump School was a little unique. I was in the National Guard for 6yrs prior. When I went to jump school there was a 6month gap from my ETS from the guard and my three year enlistment on active duty.
Everyone has to pass the PT test, jump school or not (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run). The only thing I remember that was different was the track we ran on at Ft Benning. It had a lot of turns. A 2 mile run on that track was a lot harder than a 2 mile run on a straight road or on a 4-lap mile track.
As for an audiogram (I'm assuming that has to do with your hearing), that and other basic physical functions are done at the MEPS station before you leave your home city.
I've hung off the side of a 32 ft extension ladder, trying tp scrap paint many many times, no big deal...But walk me to the edge of a 15 ft drop and I feel like I'm going to puke.
Interesting because I've had a similar experience. I helped build a bunk house and ran around on the roof all day long. But I don't like getting next to the edges of "cliffs" of the same height. Maybe it's the fact that one is a structure that was built and you know what it can and can't do....or what you can and can't do while climbing around on it.
I've hung off the side of a 32 ft extension ladder, trying tp scrap paint many many times, no big deal...But walk me to the edge of a 15 ft drop and I feel like I'm going to puke.
Interesting because I've had a similar experience. I helped build a bunk house and ran around on the roof all day long. But I don't like getting next to the edges of "cliffs" of the same height. Maybe it's the fact that one is a structure that was built and you know what it can and can't do....or what you can and can't do while climbing around on it.
My situation going to Jump School was a little unique. I was in the National Guard for 6yrs prior. When I went to jump school there was a 6month gap from my ETS from the guard and my three year enlistment on active duty.
Everyone has to pass the PT test, jump school or not (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run). The only thing I remember that was different was the track we ran on at Ft Benning. It had a lot of turns. A 2 mile run on that track was a lot harder than a 2 mile run on a straight road or on a 4-lap mile track.
As for an audiogram (I'm assuming that has to do with your hearing), that and other basic physical functions are done at the MEPS station before you leave your home city.
I did National Guard also 6 months active duty and 1 year reserves, including 2 months basic training, in 1959.
I was gung-ho for Paratroopers so I re-enlisted for 3 more years. I had to take advanced infantry training for two more months, and then received orders for Ft. Bragg N.C.
However, just before leaving my company commander noticed that I hadn't the audiogram ( hearing test ). I didn't pass the test and was offered to take it again the next week..
I didn't pass the test the 2nd time, so I was sent to the re-classification center and received new orders for Combat Engineers where I spent 3 years.
I was just wondering if they still required that test these days ?
My situation going to Jump School was a little unique. I was in the National Guard for 6yrs prior. When I went to jump school there was a 6month gap from my ETS from the guard and my three year enlistment on active duty.
Everyone has to pass the PT test, jump school or not (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run). The only thing I remember that was different was the track we ran on at Ft Benning. It had a lot of turns. A 2 mile run on that track was a lot harder than a 2 mile run on a straight road or on a 4-lap mile track.
As for an audiogram (I'm assuming that has to do with your hearing), that and other basic physical functions are done at the MEPS station before you leave your home city.
I did National Guard also 6 months active duty and 1 year reserves, including 2 months basic training, in 1959.
I was gung-ho for Paratroopers so I re-enlisted for 3 more years. I had to take advanced infantry training for two more months, and then received orders for Ft. Bragg N.C.
However, just before leaving my company commander noticed that I hadn't the audiogram ( hearing test ). I didn't pass the test and was offered to take it again the next week..
I didn't pass the test the 2nd time, so I was sent to the re-classification center and received new orders for Combat Engineers where I spent 3 years.
I was just wondering if they still required that test these days ?
It isnt so much heights that bothers me, I love roller coasters and all that, but im always skittish about flying. Leaving for Vegas on the 19th, first time I have flown in quite some time and first time flying alone as I am meeting friends at the airport from out of town. I am sure once I take my seat the fear will fade away.
It isnt so much heights that bothers me, I love roller coasters and all that, but im always skittish about flying. Leaving for Vegas on the 19th, first time I have flown in quite some time and first time flying alone as I am meeting friends at the airport from out of town. I am sure once I take my seat the fear will fade away.
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
You're a smart man, Cano.. and I would take a hunch that the parachuting is probably better regulated than the bungee jumping. I once heard of an incident where the bungee jumper hit the ground because the cable + expansion was greater than the height of the bridge (someone failed at math).
Also, I always say bungee jumpers are for people practicing to commit suicide.
I was a paratrooper in the Army and I used to skydive so heights per se don't scare me. Don't get me wrong...that first jump I made I was trembling. It got easier.
There are some things that I wouldn't do. An example would be those guys that walk on a cable 1000ft off the ground with just a pole. No thanks. I don't even like watching that.
I have never bungee jumped either. I'm not saying I wouldn't do that but I trust a parachute more than a bungee cord.
You're a smart man, Cano.. and I would take a hunch that the parachuting is probably better regulated than the bungee jumping. I once heard of an incident where the bungee jumper hit the ground because the cable + expansion was greater than the height of the bridge (someone failed at math).
Also, I always say bungee jumpers are for people practicing to commit suicide.
You're a smart man, Cano.. and I would take a hunch that the parachuting is probably better regulated than the bungee jumping. I once heard of an incident where the bungee jumper hit the ground because the cable + expansion was greater than the height of the bridge (someone failed at math).
Also, I always say bungee jumpers are for people practicing to commit suicide.
A friend of mine was dating a woman who inherited a construction company with access to large cranes. He came to me to ask whether I knew anyone at the local racetrack. He wanted to lease the racetrack property during the offseason for bungee jumping. Since he had no experience whatsoever with bungee jumping, I asked him why his lack of expertise didn't concern him in what seemed like a dangerous business. After all, I said to him, if you make the cord too long, say, for a heavy person, someone could jump and smash their skull. His answer: "that's why you get insurance". True story.
You're a smart man, Cano.. and I would take a hunch that the parachuting is probably better regulated than the bungee jumping. I once heard of an incident where the bungee jumper hit the ground because the cable + expansion was greater than the height of the bridge (someone failed at math).
Also, I always say bungee jumpers are for people practicing to commit suicide.
A friend of mine was dating a woman who inherited a construction company with access to large cranes. He came to me to ask whether I knew anyone at the local racetrack. He wanted to lease the racetrack property during the offseason for bungee jumping. Since he had no experience whatsoever with bungee jumping, I asked him why his lack of expertise didn't concern him in what seemed like a dangerous business. After all, I said to him, if you make the cord too long, say, for a heavy person, someone could jump and smash their skull. His answer: "that's why you get insurance". True story.
Skydiving will get you over that fear or at least make it a little less daunting. I had to be pushed out but once I got out I realized it wasn't that bad.
Skydiving will get you over that fear or at least make it a little less daunting. I had to be pushed out but once I got out I realized it wasn't that bad.
Skydiving will get you over that fear or at least make it a little less daunting. I had to be pushed out but once I got out I realized it wasn't that bad.
That's on my bucket list of things not to do. I don't even want to fly in a plane, let alone jump out of one!
Skydiving will get you over that fear or at least make it a little less daunting. I had to be pushed out but once I got out I realized it wasn't that bad.
That's on my bucket list of things not to do. I don't even want to fly in a plane, let alone jump out of one!
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