I'm petrified of going down escalators to the point that I will avoid walking past them too close.
Is there something connected to your fear of escalators?
I was in a stuck on an escalator once, It was a traumatic experience.
It is understandable to be scare of something after a traumatic event. The likelihood of the same event happening again is very low.
But what if it happens again, live is still worth living without escalators so I don't have to use one.
You might not want to use one now but there might be a time where you need one so it is better to face your fears. It could also save you from walking up so many steps.