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How to Overcome a Fear of Flying
by eHow Travel Editor
Studies have found that millions of people have a fear of flying, despite the enormous odds against a mishap. There are several ways to conquer your fears and make air travel more tolerable.
Step One
Accept that it is unlikely you can conquer your fear of flying without help.
Step Two
Get counseling or join a group. Since fear of flying is such a common phobia, many excellent clinics are available to help you. Look in the yellow pages under ‘Clinics,’ ‘Mental Health Services’ or ‘Psychologists.’
Step Three
Read a book. Countless books are devoted to overcoming the fear of flying. Most include instructions on special breathing and relaxation methods and other helpful techniques.
Step Four
Buy a tape. Some fear-of-flying programs are on tape so you can listen to instructions for relaxation and breathing.
Step Five
Have confidence that you can succeed. Even the most serious fears about flying can be conquered with proper treatment and hard work.
Step Six
Ask your physician for a prescription drug to relax you when you must fly, if all else fails. Keep in mind, however, that most professionals believe you can conquer this fear without medication.
Tips & Warnings
• Symptoms often associated with fear of flying include anxiety attacks, heart palpitations, dizziness, a feeling of suffocation, sweating, nausea and shaking. These are symptoms of anxiety and are not medically dangerous.
• Avoid using alcohol as a way to relax yourself, as it may impair sleep and cause dehydration. Never drink alcohol if you are also taking tranquilizers or other prescription drugs."
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How to Overcome the Fear of Flying: Comments from bloggers
Things that work for me: watch a DVD on my computer (or portable DVD player) with noise cancelling headphones. Reducing the noise from the outside (people talking, children screaming, engines) reduces stress. Being so close to a movie helps you focus more on the screen than your surroundings. Listen in on air traffic control conversations. United Airlines has this channel and I’ve found hearing the captain continuously, knowing where other planes are, what kind of turbulence is expected etc. helps quite a bit. As another person commented, nap through it. Get a soft Bucky Bean Neck pillow so you can actually sleep comfortably. And if all that fails, there’s always anti-anxiety medication. |
| by Alex on 5/18/2007 |
| Take a Flying Lesson - I was a miserable flier (took many cups of ‘courage’ and even then was white knuckled) till I took, of all things, flying lessons in a small plane. Seeing how things work, and experiencing some ‘bumpiness’ made the experience of a large jet seem very calm. I enjoy flying now! Truly. |
| by Rob Gentile on 11/22/2005 |
| A small thought. - Thank you for your tip, Rob! That was very helpful, indeed. I realized that people often get nervous and so anxious because as they sit on their seat for hours, they think of how high they are, the [very few] crashes that have occurred, the terrorism, etc. But they do not realize how secure and calm it is for the driver. It’s almost like driving a car, only more serene-like. Fact has it that you are more likely to get killed in a car crash than in a plane. Here are some of my tips: *Don’t think about how high above you are. *Bring a CD player to take your mind off of your phobia. *Close the window shield and pretend you are riding in a car. *Think serene, peaceful thoughts to help the car idea. *Think from the point of view of the serene pilot, calmly navigating with experience to your destination. And best of all... *Breathe in and out calmly, relax and enjoy the small entertainment they provide for you there. I hope this info served the rest of you well! Take care! And remember, flying is just like being in a car, only safer...ironically. Sincerely, ~*Ariana*~ |
| on 11/22/2005 |
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