Fear of flying or Aerophobia is a condition that can cause serious effects both physically and emotionally to any one. This is one of the most common phobias people should be aware of. Being scared to ride an airplane is not a simple problem. In most cases, this fear is a result of underlying conditions that needs to be treated. If you have Aerophobia, here are some things you have to know about how to overcome fear of flying.
Most people who have aviophobia often exhibit signs and symptoms such as panic attacks, vomiting, and even nausea when they are required to fly. These symptoms can be a hassle especially when you are going on a business or pleasure trip. The good news is that there are ways for you to handle your fear of flying better and eventually get to cure yourself of this fear by following the tips below.
Overcoming Your Fear of Flying.Like it was mentioned above, there are ways for you to get over your fear of flying. Here are some steps that are worth practicing so you can fly everywhere without having to go through all the symptoms of aviophobia.Know the Facts - Find out the facts or statistics about accidents happening on air and compare them to the statistics when it comes to driving accidents. You are sure to find that the odds of having an on-air collision is slim compared to that of driving accidents.
Pretend that you're just riding a bus. Riding a bus doesn't really feel that much different from riding a bus, well except for the take off and landing part. Just close your eyes and imagine that you're just taking a bus ride. When you hit turbulence, just imagine that you're just on a bumpy road.If all else fails, drink some alcohol or take a sedative. Of course these are not long term fixes but if you really need to go somewhere and you absolutely hate flying then these can do the trick.Conquering a fear is one of the best feelings in the world. Don't let your fear of flying make you miss out on the wonderful opportunity of traveling to new places. Happy flying!
Bring Medications Prescribed by Your Doctor - One way to combat your anxiety attacks during flying is to take anti-anxiety medication that is prescribed by your doctor. This is a far better option compared to having to intoxicate yourself prior to boarding or having to take medication that is not recommended by your physician.Face Your Fear - Your fear of flying can be remedied by facing it head on. Flying lessons can come in handy to acclimatize you on air. With an instructor guiding you through flying, you will learn that there is nothing to fear from especially when flying safe.
Do not conceal your fear:Getting help before you step foot on a plane can help you. If your phobia is bad enough you cannot get on the plane, then seeking help from a professional or trying hypnotherapy can help you. If you are able to get on a plane but feel you will panic, let the flight attendant know when you board. Sometimes it just takes a kind face to understand what you are going through to help you relax in flight.
Facing Turbulence:Turbulence can be the most uncomfortable for someone with a fear of flying who is trying to work on it. Even with your meditation methods, hypnotherapy, and relaxation techniques, turbulence can bring back your fear. Rather than fight it or tense up let your body move with it. Think of it as a car going over a bump in the road. If you allow your body to relax and move with the movement of the plane you will feel better.
Take my friend Marybeth, as long as I've known her she's flown without a problem. Being claustrophobic however, she always chose to sit in an isle seat. But recently, she had an experience where she wanted to get up and move around, and the stewardess told her she had to stay in her seat. Marybeth began to feel trapped on the plane. She did what all of us do; she began "what if" thinking. What if she needed to get up and she wasn't allowed to? What if she panicked? What if she needed to use the rest room? What if she couldn't get an isle seat?
Marybeth associated not being able to get out of her seat as the trigger to believing she was trapped. And if she were trapped she would panic. As you can imagine this created intense anxiety for her. She bit the bullet for a while, but finally decided she wouldn't fly anymore.The negative attributions we make about flying are rooted in our core beliefs. Here are a few related to flying:The plane will crash.I will die.I will panic.I will be trapped.I can't do this
Hypnotherapy:If none of the above helps you to overcome your fear of flying to the point that you're ready to get on a plane, then you may want to consider hypnotherapy as an alternative. Hypnosis can help you to get to the root of your fears and assist you in overcoming them. While hypnosis isn't a panacea for your anxieties, it is a valuable tool that can get you over the hump - and onto the tarmac and ready to fly.
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Most people who have aviophobia often exhibit signs and symptoms such as panic attacks, vomiting, and even nausea when they are required to fly. These symptoms can be a hassle especially when you are going on a business or pleasure trip. The good news is that there are ways for you to handle your fear of flying better and eventually get to cure yourself of this fear by following the tips below.
Overcoming Your Fear of Flying.Like it was mentioned above, there are ways for you to get over your fear of flying. Here are some steps that are worth practicing so you can fly everywhere without having to go through all the symptoms of aviophobia.Know the Facts - Find out the facts or statistics about accidents happening on air and compare them to the statistics when it comes to driving accidents. You are sure to find that the odds of having an on-air collision is slim compared to that of driving accidents.
Pretend that you're just riding a bus. Riding a bus doesn't really feel that much different from riding a bus, well except for the take off and landing part. Just close your eyes and imagine that you're just taking a bus ride. When you hit turbulence, just imagine that you're just on a bumpy road.If all else fails, drink some alcohol or take a sedative. Of course these are not long term fixes but if you really need to go somewhere and you absolutely hate flying then these can do the trick.Conquering a fear is one of the best feelings in the world. Don't let your fear of flying make you miss out on the wonderful opportunity of traveling to new places. Happy flying!
Bring Medications Prescribed by Your Doctor - One way to combat your anxiety attacks during flying is to take anti-anxiety medication that is prescribed by your doctor. This is a far better option compared to having to intoxicate yourself prior to boarding or having to take medication that is not recommended by your physician.Face Your Fear - Your fear of flying can be remedied by facing it head on. Flying lessons can come in handy to acclimatize you on air. With an instructor guiding you through flying, you will learn that there is nothing to fear from especially when flying safe.
Do not conceal your fear:Getting help before you step foot on a plane can help you. If your phobia is bad enough you cannot get on the plane, then seeking help from a professional or trying hypnotherapy can help you. If you are able to get on a plane but feel you will panic, let the flight attendant know when you board. Sometimes it just takes a kind face to understand what you are going through to help you relax in flight.
Facing Turbulence:Turbulence can be the most uncomfortable for someone with a fear of flying who is trying to work on it. Even with your meditation methods, hypnotherapy, and relaxation techniques, turbulence can bring back your fear. Rather than fight it or tense up let your body move with it. Think of it as a car going over a bump in the road. If you allow your body to relax and move with the movement of the plane you will feel better.
Take my friend Marybeth, as long as I've known her she's flown without a problem. Being claustrophobic however, she always chose to sit in an isle seat. But recently, she had an experience where she wanted to get up and move around, and the stewardess told her she had to stay in her seat. Marybeth began to feel trapped on the plane. She did what all of us do; she began "what if" thinking. What if she needed to get up and she wasn't allowed to? What if she panicked? What if she needed to use the rest room? What if she couldn't get an isle seat?
Marybeth associated not being able to get out of her seat as the trigger to believing she was trapped. And if she were trapped she would panic. As you can imagine this created intense anxiety for her. She bit the bullet for a while, but finally decided she wouldn't fly anymore.The negative attributions we make about flying are rooted in our core beliefs. Here are a few related to flying:The plane will crash.I will die.I will panic.I will be trapped.I can't do this
Hypnotherapy:If none of the above helps you to overcome your fear of flying to the point that you're ready to get on a plane, then you may want to consider hypnotherapy as an alternative. Hypnosis can help you to get to the root of your fears and assist you in overcoming them. While hypnosis isn't a panacea for your anxieties, it is a valuable tool that can get you over the hump - and onto the tarmac and ready to fly.
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