The call of the void is a phenomenon involving an impulse to jump or let yourself fall from a high place. While unnerving, it’s relatively common and isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. Share on ...

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Have you ever stood on a balcony, leaned over the edge and unexpectedly thought, "If I wanted to, I could just jump?" Or perhaps you've been at a cliff's edge, with the intention of doing nothing more ...