Have you ever heard of Acrophobia? It's the irrational fear of heights, even when someone isn't very high up.
Oh yes, I experience it a lot especially on rollercoasters. Can you tell me more about it?
Actually the fear of roller coasters is related to acrophobia and claustrophobia as well. Also the term akron means peak, summit, edge or fear.
I see no wonder I hate rollercoasters since I am claustrophobic as well. Do you know if there is any treatment for this fear?
Going on the tallest/fastest roller coaster before riding a smaller roller coaster is the best cure for roller coaster phobia.
Is there anything else I should know about Acrophobia?
or climbing in mountainous terrain and also in certain jobs such as steeplejacks or wind turbine mechanics. Some people may also be afraid of the high wind, as an addition of falling. This is actually known as added ancraophobia.
People with acrophobia can experience a panic attack in high places and become too agitated to get themselves down safely. Approximately 2–5% of the general population has acrophobia, with twice as many women affected as men. The term is from the , "ákron", meaning "peak, summit,
phobia, some cases have been treated successfully with a specialized therapy program. 
Contributing factors.
Contributing factors Acrophobia.
Most roller coasters combine substantial heights with seemingly insignificant support, as well as free-falls and the illusion of uncontrolled drops. Because acrophobia involves an extreme fear of heights and falling, these conditions could cause someone who is an acrophobic to have an extremely negative reaction to riding roller coasters.
Contributing factors Claustrophobia.
Claustrophobia involves two parts, fear of physical restraint and fear of suffocation. The safety harnesses