For over twenty years I thought about going up in a hot air balloon

Bretrick

Bretrick

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For various reasons my desire never came to fruition until I made a concerted effort to follow through on my desire.
I am someone who is trepidatious when it comes to high places.
I become very anxious when confronted with sheer drops.
There is no way I could ever stand on the edge of a high building or on the edge of an abyss.
As an example, when I moved into an apartment on the top floor of a 9 storey building I walked out onto the balcony and looked over the edge to the ground below.
Something extraordinary happened.
My right leg started to lift of it's own accord, making to climb over the railing.
Whoa, what are you doing? I immediately went back inside and it was at least 3 weeks before I ventured back out onto the balcony.
I researched my reaction and came up with something called High Places Phenomenon. The sudden urge to jump when in a high place.
So why would I want to go up in a balloon?
Last Spring I finally made the booking with Northam Hot Air Balloons.
I was not overly anxious when climbing into the balloon and it was an marvellous experience.
The ascent was so smooth, the view was stunning, the other balloon looked stunning, lit up with the flame.

There is no need for me to do it again. I conquered my apprehension and so glad to have experienced a hot air balloon ride.
 

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I suffer from High Places Phenomenon..to a major degree, altho' until now I never knew it had a name... . I always have the overwhelming urge to jump when confronted by a sheer drop.... I would never go up in a Balloon..Kudos to you... but if I was forced to I'd spend the whole time sitting on the floor... terrified!!...However that said..I don't fear the height of an aeroplane (because I'm protected).. nor the height I reach while parasailing... it's only that specific sheer height where I;m faced with the fight or flee scenario..like on a high balcony, or a roof that I want to jump
 
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I suffer from High Places Phenomenon..to a major degree, altho' until now I never knew it had a name... . I always have the overwhelming urge to jump when confronted by a sheer drop.... I would never go up in a Balloon..Kudos to you... but if I was forced to I'd spend the whole time sitting on the floor... terrified!!...However that said..I don't fear the height of an aeroplane (because I'm protcted).. nor the height I reach while parasailing... it's only that specific sheer height where I;m faced with the fight or flee scenario..like on a a high balcony, or a roof that I want to jump
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The phenomenon was real and luckily I was able to stop myself from climbing over the railing.
Strangely enough, there was no urge to jump from the balloon as I looked down to the ground below.
 
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Bretrick said:
For various reasons my desire never came to fruition until I made a concerted effort to follow through on my desire.
I am someone who is trepidatious when it comes to high places.
I become very anxious when confronted with sheer drops.
There is no way I could ever stand on the edge of a high building or on the edge of an abyss.
As an example, when I moved into an apartment on the top floor of a 9 storey building I walked out onto the balcony and looked over the edge to the ground below.
Something extraordinary happened.
My right leg started to lift of it's own accord, making to climb over the railing.
Whoa, what are you doing? I immediately went back inside and it was at least 3 weeks before I ventured back out onto the balcony.
I researched my reaction and came up with something called High Places Phenomenon. The sudden urge to jump when in a high place.
So why would I want to go up in a balloon?
Last Spring I finally made the booking with Northam Hot Air Balloons.
I was not overly anxious when climbing into the balloon and it was an marvellous experience.
The ascent was so smooth, the view was stunning, the other balloon looked stunning, lit up with the flame.

There is no need for me to do it again. I conquered my apprehension and so glad to have experienced a hot air balloon ride.
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What a remarkable experience going up in the hot air balloon! The photo was also pleasing to look at. I didn't know there was such a thing as High Places Phenomenon. I do know one thing, when I went to Niagara Falls the first time and looked down at the falls, I felt my knees turn to jelly and I had a sudden urge to pee (sorry for the graphics) but that was my reaction. :)
 
My mother did this on the spur of a moment, I did not go with her. Instead I told her I had to wait on the ground and catch her, in case she fell out. 😂. Like I’d ever do that. It would have been more likely that I’d push her out. 😳 🤦🏻‍♀️
 
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