How to Overcome Fear of Flying Permanently

By Wayne M. Chase


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.

An anxiety attack that stems from phobia may have the following symptoms.Stomachache or that butterfly feeling in your stomach.headache,Dizziness,Nausea,Sweaty hands,Difficulty breathing,Restlessness,An episode can happen anytime and anywhere especially if exposure to the object of fear is imminent. Sometimes, people even experience a panic attack just by thinking of their fears.How to Overcome Fear of Flying,There are many tips about how to overcome phobias. Some of these tips are to take sedatives before your flight and drink relaxing drinks like champagne during the flight. While these methods may work to relieve your fears, these are just temporary methods of getting rid of your phobia. You will be still be afraid of flying.If you never want to experience a panic attack because of your phobia again, you have to find a treatment that will help you permanently get rid of your fear. There are numerous options you can take to win over this condition.

Medication therapy works best with psychotherapy but these therapies are effective on their own. With medication therapy, your doctor would prescribe drugs that can help lessen the frequency of your attacks. Psychotherapy works best for phobias as in this type of treatment, you are presented with several things you can actually do to not be scared anymore. Exposure therapy is a technique used to help you conquer your phobia. In this method, you will gradually be exposed to your phobia in controlled situations until you are not scared anymore. You will learn how to overcome fear of flying by braving the object of your phobia.Flying is one of the most convenient way to travel. Do not miss on the opportunity to experience this convenience just because you are scared of it. There is nothing to be scared of. Face your fear and you will see what you've been missing for a long time.

The fear of flying is a common phobia. There are different root causes of this phobia in people. Some individuals do not like losing control, others fear the plane will not make the destination, and sometimes it is about being confined in a tight space. Understanding the cause of your fear of flying will help you control it and get you on that plane to an important wedding, vacation, or business trip. There are six tips, which can help you get over your fear, onto the tarmac, and in the air. Following these tips may not solve your phobia overnight, but if you are committed and work hard you will certainly be able to fly with more comfort.

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?

Booking shorter flights:At first you may want to book shorter flights as you work on your fear of flying. A short flight provides you a chance to test out your fear relaxation techniques, feel any turbulence and work up to longer flights. When your destination is across the country, you can still book shorter flights. You do not have to take non-stop flights. You could book a flight with one or two stops in between your destination in order to work towards the nonstop flight.

Educate yourself about flying:The more you know about something you fear the more you can begin to understand it. Ask questions about the flight when you speak with the flight attendant and book the flight.Alternative methods:Hypnosis is an excellent method that may help you overcome your fear of flying. The above tips in conjunction with hypnotherapy provided by an accredited and experienced professional therapist you feel comfortable with, may provide an all-around solution to your fear and get you past the gate and out to the runway.




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