Is it normal to get nervous going up or down stairs?

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It’s like almost every time I have an encounter with stairs, my mind thinks for a teeny split second, "Am I going to die? I don’t wanna die!" I always make it up or down the stairs fine though and have never fallen. I don’t think I have climacaphobia. I’m not afraid of the stairs themselves.

EDIT: A few days ago I was at the top of the stair landing in the hallway straightening a picture and I was mildly terrified I would lose my balance, fall backwards, and end up in the hospital.

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  • lordofopinions
    5 years ago

    My wife is fine going upstairs but is really nervous going down. She must have cow genes because you can lead a cow upstairs but never down. This is a known fact.

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  • RoseIsabella
    5 years ago

    I've only ever lived in one house with stairs, and I rather miss it.

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  • nikkiclaire
    5 years ago

    Stairs, and stairwells especially, are a hazard, so some fear is warranted and healthy. Paralyzing fear isn't.

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