Same for me regarding the fear of heights - I won't go near the edge of anything unless there is a barrier at chest height or higher. To be honest, I think choo

Same for me regarding the fear of heights - I won't go near the edge of anything unless there is a barrier at chest height or higher. To be honest, I think choosing to do the jump despite my fear was part of what made the experience so amazing. If you really don't fancy it or want to build up to it, rollercoasters offer something of the same thrill in a more controlled way - any good parks nearby? Alternatively, have you ever tried SCUBA diving and/or are you near to somewhere you could do it? You'll find a great community of friendly people from all walks of life, and a similarly meditative experience, but totally tranquil instead of being totally exhilarating. On a similar note, I personally get a lot of fulfilment out of any kind of experience in the wild - you could turn your analytical mind to the study of plants or animals, and being out among the natural world generally brings a lot of cognitive and physical benefits.