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What's the word for the urge to jump when standing somewhere high even though you don t wan?
The word you're looking for
This is the feeling or urge to jump when you are standing in a high place. It is not a wish to die; many people experience it as a strange, unwanted thought.
Other words that fit
Use this for the more common casual phrase about unwanted risky thoughts, but it is less precise and more informal.
Use this French phrase if you want the original expression, especially in writing about psychology or culture.
Use this only if you mean dizziness or a spinning feeling at heights, not the urge to jump.
Why this word
The best match is usually not a formal medical term, but the common phrase high place phenomenon. It describes the sudden urge to jump, while still not wanting to do it. People also say call of the void, but that phrase is broader and more informal. Do not confuse it with vertigo, which means dizziness or fear of heights. The feeling can happen to many people and does not automatically mean danger or a hidden desire to act on it.
In context
- I felt the high place phenomenon on the balcony.
- Many people call it the call of the void.
- It is not vertigo; it is an unwanted impulse.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this feeling normal?
- Yes. Many people get it, even if they would never act on it.
- Is it the same as wanting to jump?
- No. It is usually an unwanted thought or impulse, not a true wish.
- What is the most common phrase for it?
- Call of the void is the most common casual phrase.
- Is there a medical term for it?
- High place phenomenon is the closest clear term, but it is not a strict diagnosis.