A phobia is an anxiety disorder defined by a

persistent and excessive fear of an object or

situation
Many phobias develop as a result of having a
negative experience or panic attack related to a
specific object or situation.
There are three main groups of phobias which

Definition:
include:
1. Specific (simple) phobias, which are the most
common and focus on specific objects.
2. Social phobia, which causes extreme anxiety in
social or public situations, and.
3. Agoraphobia, which is the fear of being alone in
public places from which there is no easy
escape.
 Acrophobia is the fear of heights.

Acrophobia? People who have this fear may avoid climbing 

ladders, being on roofs of
buildings ,sometimes stairwells.
 Symptoms of Acrophobia:

If you experience Acrophobia, you may feel a sense of panic when at height.

You may instinctively begin to search for something to hold onto. You may find
that you are unable to trust your own sense of balance. Common
reactions include descending immediately, crawling  and kneeling or
otherwise lowering the body. Emotionally and physically, the response
to Acrophobia is similar to the response to any other phobia . You may begin to
shake, sweat even cry or yell out. You may feel terrified and paralyzed. It
might become difficult to think. 
 How to overcome Acrophobia?

Acrophobia can usually be treated with psychological treatment

(psychotherapy) such as exposure therapy, virtual reality exposure therapy
and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Sometimes people need medications that temporarily relieve symptoms of fear
and anxiety to cope with fear while they are participating in therapy.