Introduction
Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation. However, if you are afraid of flying, this fact can be hard to believe. Fear of flying is actually a much more common fear than many people realize. In fact, it’s estimated that as many as 10% of Americans suffer from some form of aviophobia—the term used to describe an irrational fear or anxiety surrounding air travel; that’s one in ten people!
What is fear of flying?
The fear of flying, also known as aviophobia or flight phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an extreme and irrational fear of flying. It is one of the most common phobias in people today and can be treated with much success.
There are many different types of treatment available for those suffering from this condition including hypnotherapy, counselling and therapy sessions with other sufferers who have gone through similar experiences themselves. Some people prefer to take medication such as Xanax before they travel while others find comfort in listening to music on their iPod until they reach their destination safely!
How does fear of flying affect people?
Fear of flying is a very common condition, and it’s estimated that around 10% of the general population suffers from some form of anxiety about flying.
People with fear of flying experience a range of symptoms:
- anxiety – feeling tense, nervous or worried about the flight (this may lead to panic attacks)
- panic attacks – episodes where you feel like you’re losing control or going crazy; you might also have chest pains and nausea as well as shortness of breath (which are all symptoms related to anxiety)
If you experience these kinds of symptoms while on an aircraft then this could be your body’s way of telling you that something isn’t right for you in that situation. In fact, many people who suffer from severe phobias will avoid situations where their particular phobia could arise at all costs because they know how much harm it can cause them psychologically!
Causes of fear of flying.
Fear of flying is a common phobia. It can be treated with therapy, medication and cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Treatment with medication: A doctor may prescribe certain antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications to help you feel more relaxed during your flight. These drugs will not make you drowsy, but they might make you sleepy so it’s important that you don’t take them before going to bed while traveling by plane (unless your physician tells otherwise).
- Treatment with therapy: Talking about your fears can help ease them; therefore, therapists recommend cognitive behavioral therapy as an effective treatment option for this specific phobia because it helps reduce anxiety levels by changing negative thoughts into positive ones (i.e., “I’m safe” instead of “What if something goes wrong?”).
The fear of flying can be treated, but it takes time.
The fear of flying can be treated, but it takes time. It’s important to understand that you won’t just get over this in a few weeks or months. The first step is working with a therapist who knows how to treat anxiety disorders and phobias, like me! You’ll also need to learn how to handle your fear so that it doesn’t control your life anymore.
It might seem like such a small thing–just getting on an airplane–but for people with flying phobia, it’s anything but simple. If this sounds like something that might be affecting your ability to travel (and enjoy life), don’t hesitate: call me today at 212-555-5555!
You might need to travel by plane sometimes, so you need to know how to work with this fear
If you’re afraid of flying, it can be hard to get over your fear. You might want to know what to do if you are afraid of flying and how to get over that fear.
You may also want to learn how to cope with anxiety about flying or overcome a fear of flying.
Conclusion
We hope that you have learned a lot about the fear of flying and how to manage it. We know that this can be a very difficult thing to deal with, but we also believe that there is no reason why you should let it keep you from doing what you want in life! There are so many ways out there for people who suffer from anxiety or panic attacks when flying–even if they don’t work for everyone. So do what feels right for you and remember: don’t let fear control your life
