Batophobia/Acrophobia?

[Dorinda]

My 5 yr old son has a fear of tall buildings,and Movie Theaters Screens,High ceilings,even the Cafeteria at school.It has been going on for about a year,but has progressively gotten worse! He gets so panicked he will start screaming.Even grabbing at me or going into a combat crawl! I have no idea how to alleviate his fear.As a mother,it breaks my heart to see my son in such pain and feeling out of control.Any one have similar thing going on??

[nomorepanic]

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[Anxious_gal]

You need to take him to therapy, to help his phobia and to give him the tools to cope with the fear and anxiety.
Phobias can get worse without treatment but it's much easier to cure phobias and fears in children :)
The therapist will be able to guide you on helping your child too.