Does anyone know what this fear is?!
Question:
Does anyone know what this fear is?
I have a fear of ladders. I cannot go more than 2 steps on a ladder, but I'm not afraid of heights, I don't think. For example, one time I wanted to help my dad put Christmas lights on the roof. It took me about 30 minutes to work my way to the top and I was terrified, but once I was on the roof I was fine. I could go to the edge and not be scared. When it was time to get down I couldn't go down the ladder. I ended up jumping from the roof, because it was only one story and not too tall.
Any suggestions?
Answers:
You may be afraid of the ladder falling, if your not afraid of hights. Falling is a very real fear, because you know there is always a possibity of the ladder falling naturally you would be overly careful. perhaps when you were a tiny child you had a accident climbing? Did you learn to walk playing on a step ladder or clombing on a stool? Ask your parents maybe they can shed some light on this for you.