Fear of heights and mountains

[Bair]

I will be traveling by Amtrak from Chicago to Denver, Colorado and by car from Denver to Fort Collins. I'm extremely fearful of mountains and have been assured that I will only be able to see the mountains in these areas and not have to actually be in them. Correct? I need reassurance as I get panic attacks going through Chatanooga, TN and don't want to experience that. Immediate replies appreciated. Thank you.

[Mark Sedenquist]

I will be traveling by Amtrak from Chicago to Denver, Colorado and by car from Denver to Fort Collins.

Welcome to the Great American RoadTrip Forum!

I'm extremely fearful of mountains and have been assured that I will only be able to see the mountains in these areas and not have to actually be in them.

That is correct, you can avoid the mountains that way -- there are some low hills on the north side of Denver, but no mountains.

Mark

[jjgirl67]

I can sympathize as I have bridge phobia. I don't know anything about the route but I take xanax before I know I'll have to cross a monster bridge and it does the trick. I also do deep breathing, turn the music up loud and focus on the lyrics, not the height.