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Suggest Ways To Manage Vertigo Due To Fear Of Heights
Question: I am considering walking the new suspension walking bridge in Switzerland. I'm afraid of heights, but this is an opportunity I'll never get again. Could I suffer vertigo crossing the bridge?
Brief Answer:
You could get vertigo but you will not fall off the bridge.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Fear of heights is real but in no way would prevent you from crossing this bridge. Vertigo might set in when crossing but you will not be able to fall off this bridge because of security measures in place. I will recommend you take on this once in a lifetime experience.
In the days leading up to this, think about and familiarize with heights. Make yourself feel confident and reassured that nothing bad will happen to you. Also, practice relaxation techniques so as to reduce these effects.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
You could get vertigo but you will not fall off the bridge.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Fear of heights is real but in no way would prevent you from crossing this bridge. Vertigo might set in when crossing but you will not be able to fall off this bridge because of security measures in place. I will recommend you take on this once in a lifetime experience.
In the days leading up to this, think about and familiarize with heights. Make yourself feel confident and reassured that nothing bad will happen to you. Also, practice relaxation techniques so as to reduce these effects.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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