Bathophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of depths. Sufferers from bathophobia experience anxiety even though they realize they are safe from falling into or being consumed by depths. ... "Bathophobia" is derived from the Greek "bathos" (depth) and "phobos" (fear).

Why do I have Bathophobia?

Bathmophobia may be caused by a wide range of factors. A particularly common cause is an early negative experience with stairs or a steep hill. If you slipped or fell on steep stairs or watched someone else struggle with shortness of breath while climbing, you may be at a greater risk of developing bathmophobia.

What is Ergo Phobia the fear of?

Medical Definition of ergophobia

: a fear of or aversion to work.