[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I am afraid of heights, even when buzzed. In high school, we used to jump a fence, and climb a high, DANGEROUS fire tower, in a State Park. My friends loved it. I hated it, but did it anyway, because I don't let phobias stand in my way, of doing anything. But I certainly didn't enjoy it...my fear grew exponentially with each step(not that I let them see, though).

Ah. That's understandable then, and I'm sorry you're missing out. But it's great that you don't let your phobias run your life as people tend to. For years I was afraid to strike up conversations with people and actually be myself around them. But after a lot of self programming I pushed through the wall and forced myself to put myself in social situations. I may never be a social butterfly or go clubbing like my friends, but I can talk to people openly where I couldn't before. So I'm proud of that. Heights were never something that bothered me really. I always figured that if I ever fell, I'd go into shock before I hit the ground and thus wouldn't feel it (how high does the drop have to be before the impact causes liquidation?). It's funny what you think of to talk yourself out of your fears lol. I was always the person who would go further towards the cliff's edge than anybody else, just to see what it felt like. I've always been far too curious for my own good.