3 Tips to Defeat Your Fear of Flying
Filed under: Fear, Flight Anxiety, Mental Health, Self Help
I need a vacation but I just can not see myself in an airplane as I do fear flying. My family and I have not had a few days off in a long time. We all need a little fun desperately. After researching a few resources about “fear of flying,” here are 3 tips you can use to defeat, conquer, overcome (whatever word you want to use) your fear of flying.
I can tell you here, that after the tragic of 911, the war in Iraq, I have NOT flown anywhere and as a matter of fact all I have done with my family has been to local area attractions and 2 days stay at a hotel. Yes, no kidding.
Every year, the number of people that are having a hard time with defeating their fear of flying is increasing. If you think that you are at risk or have fear of flying or you know someone who is already suffering from this condition, the best way to address the problem is to determine if there is really a “problem”.
You see the problem lies in that we don’t talk to anyone about this until it is time to get into the airplane and then we get hit by an extreme case of anxiety.
Our fear of flying can cause great agony. You would be blessed by having your professional doctor or psychiatrist diagnoses YOU sooner than later in trying to help you conquer flying phobia. This is because the problem could be addressed in its “infancy” stage so more options would be available.
The first thing that one can do is to check the symptoms of people who are diagnosed fear of flying. Some of the common symptoms of the phobia include acute anxiety or nervousness during the take off and all throughout the flight.
Other manifestations of the condition might also include nausea, dizziness, vomiting, muscular tensions, motion sickness, excessive sweating, heavy breathing, palpitations or increased heart rate and uncontrolled shaking or trembling of the person’s body.
If these symptoms above have happened to you and you had no previous knowledge or warning about this disorder, then there is a great need for you to seek professional help as soon as possible.
The diagnosis of aviophobia is usually made by the psychologist who will offer fear of flying treatment. He or she will also assess by asking about your fear of flying, how it started, and the extent or the severity of the fear which may affect your life (I know the feeling, so, please get advice soon.)
Going to a psychiatrist is one of the basic treatments in defeating fear of flying because he or she will give you another perspective on the condition and will also help you handle the condition especially if it has reached phobic proportions. The following are 3 tips that you can follow in order to defeat fear of flying:
1. Be knowledgeable. This is the best thing that you can do in order to overcome with fear of flying. If you are educated about flying, you will know that accidents don’t happen all the time. And if these will, you will know what to do since you have already taken time off to know more about this occurrence. Experts say that the greater understanding there is when it comes to flying and about all the things that usually take place during flights, he or she will get hold of the fear that grips his or her emotions.
2. Know what actually scares you. This is the basic thing that people who have phobia in flying should do because if they will know what it is that they fear in flying, they can address these issues on themselves with a help of a professional such as a psychologist.
3. Stop thinking too much. Experts say that although phobia in flying is valid, it all stem from the person’s imagination. So, if you are in a flight, it is best not to think too much about what might happen. If you do this, you will experience peaceful flight without having to worry about anything. Most of the people who have deep seated fear of flying have reached this stage because they tend to think of too many things while aboard. The tendency is for them to have panic attacks and prolonged dizziness. In overcoming fear of flying, one must try to relax during the flight.
Fear of Flying – Tips to Conquer Flying Phobia
Filed under: Anxiety Symptoms, Fear, Flight Anxiety, Self Help, Success
Every year, we find many, many people having a hard time conquering flying phobia. During a recent trip to Puerto Rico I experienced flying anxiety during the take off. I squeezed the seat, I held my wife’s hand very tight, and I closed my eyes plus I had hard time breathing. Actually, I thought I was having a heart attack. My problem is that after “911″ I have the fear of flying… period.
Since this episode, I have learned a bit about flight phobia… I also want to recommend a resource for you if you suffer from flying phobia (fear of flying) keep reading and see below.
The first thing to do if you suspect that you have developed this fear in flying is to educate yourself about the symptoms, conditions, treatments and steps to help overcome such fear.
Some of the common symptoms of flying phobia include acute anxiety or nervousness during, before any flight schedule. You might even experience nausea, dizziness, vomiting, muscular tensions, motion sickness, excessive sweating, heavy breathing, palpitations or increased heart rate and uncontrolled shaking or trembling of the person’s body.
I know that in my recent trip I mentioned above some of these symptoms appear as the plane was in lift off…. Now, you really do not want this to happen to you. It is best to find the best treatment for you to conquer your fear of flying.
First thing to do is to make sure you find professional help to secure a diagnosis of aviophobia before you go into any type of treatment. Your psychologist or medical professional should be able to find out the extent of the severity of the fear which may affecting your life.
The following are just tips that you can follow to eliminate flying phobia:
1. Be knowledgeable. This is the best thing that you can do!
2. Confront your fears before boarding a plane!
3. Stop Negative Thoughts.
And lastly for my own personal victory, here is a major tip… 911 is an event that happened 10 years ago… It was sad, terrible, but life continues.
Here’s that anxiety help resource that I mentioned above… I strongly urge to get this information in your hands as it will help you conquer your fear of flying. Click here or click the banner below.
Fear of Flying
Fear of Flying – Iphone Apps Helps People With Flying Anxiety
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Do you remember PAN AM Airlines?
Can I compare them against Virgin Atlantic Airlines?
Yes I can, How? Well, many years ago Pan Am had a program to help consumers overcome the fear of flying or flight anxiety. I am not 100% sure about if PanAm were the pioneers in the study of flight anxiety but they surely had their own course that they offered to the traveler. I guess Pan Am’s Fear of flying courses was around in the 1975’s. (editor’s note: for those that are asking, YES, I am that old.)
The big news is that…
Today, Virgin Atlantic has incorporated its “Fear of Flying Course” into an IPHONE apps that includes a “Fear Attack” button to help calm your anxiety!
The news says that: “Virgin Atlantic today announced its highly acclaimed Flying Without Fear course – with a success rate in excess of 98% – is now available for people with a fear of flying as an app for iPhone and iPod touch from the App Store – the first of its kind.” read more about Flight Anxiety.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/virgin-atlantic/fear-of-flying/prweb3119494.htm
Sir Richard Branson, , President of Virgin Atlantic, said “This is Virgin Atlantic innovation at its best. Our first iPhone app will bring the benefits of our successful Flying Without Fear course to millions of people around the world who are now using mobile technology to make their lives better. The app will put many travelers at ease and enable them to prepare for their first Virgin Atlantic flight.”
Now, that is technology working to benefit and to help those with anxiety.
Fear of flying is a complex psychological issue, one that has been made more complex by the security concerns of the last few years.
Many people suffer anxiety at the prospect of flying. These fears range from anxiety at booking a trip to complete inability to board the plane. Worldwide nearly 3 million passengers fly every day. Many do get anxious at the time of boarding or the night before the trip is to be taken.
Today, there is a resource to help you…. Do you have an iphone?