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Originally Posted by BookStop  It's strange how I used to be a bit of a daredevil when I was younger, but the older I get, the more pronounced my 'fear' symptoms seem to be. |
From the reading that I've done over the last week, you will be pleased (or not) to know that this is a perfectly normal progression! Phobias tend to increase in severity as one ages. There are lots of theories as to why this is, but my personal thought is that it is largely due to regular mental reinforcement of a fear, or anxiety, over time. The net result is that without some form of treatment, the problem does tend to grow. I guess the fact that it's normal should bring some comfort, though the decision as to whether to do anything about it will depend on how limiting, or debilitating you feel the phobia to be.