Fear of Jumping

I was about fourteen or fifteen years old. My friend Nick and I were talking about our fear of heights. I felt a little reluctant to admit to being afraid of heights, but he seemed fine with it. I don't remember what was said before this, but I remember him saying, "Y'know, it's not exactly a fear of falling. It's more like... a fear of jumping."

I instantly realized that described my fear as well. I thought, Damn! That was insightful. I wouldn't have ever thought of that myself, but as soon as he pointed it out I recognized it was true.

I'm not aware of any lasting effect on me from that conversation. My fear of heights was not diminished. But for some reason, it's stuck with me all these years.