Overcoming fear of flying is not that easy for many people. The origins of this fear differ greatly from person to person. They could range from personal experiences to watching some form of news broadcast. Examples of these bad episodes could be weather driven turbulence or mechanical problems with the aircraft concerned. Too much exposure to tragic air accidents obviously will not help in preventing or overcoming fear of flying.
However, there are a few tips to follow that will greatly help in the prevention and elimination of the fear of flying.
Gain more knowledge about the fundamentals of flight, aircraft, and air travel. As with anything, the more educated you can become about aviation technicalities, the more evident it becomes that many of the anxieties and fears are unfounded and irrational.
Relaxation
Perform relaxation techniques both before and during flights to clear the mind of any negative thoughts. These could be breathing exercises, reading or listening to music.
Desensitization
Gradual exposure to the problems that cause the fear of flying in the first place. The theory here is that being able to face your fears on a regular basis will eventually lead to overcoming fear of flying. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), is the traditional vehicle used to achieve these results.
Professional Assistance
In some cases, this phobia is extremely deep seated and professional advice and diagnosis is clearly advisable. Symptoms will vary greatly so psychiatric or psychological checks may be needed.
These steps are a good start, but there is more that can be learnt and put into practice. More comprehensive and advanced strategies can be found in this free report:
The 10 Steps To Overcoming Your Fear of Flying
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