I’m often asked how to deal with a fear of flying. The reality is that “fear of flying” is a very broad and somewhat misleading term. It’s not so much a single fear as a collection of fears, thoughts and “triggers” that combine together. As a therapist and coach, identifying the specific “fear triggers” makes a huge difference: it means I can tailor the treatment. ufabettindoum7

The “fear of flying” is one of the most common phobias I deal with in my private hypnotherapy practice. The good news is that any person in normal mental health can do it. The question is always ufabetunitedum7 “How motivated are you to change?”

Here are some common problems that are often part of a fear of flying:

 

  • Feeling claustrophobic while flying
  • A sense of being “trapped” in the airplane
  • Having anxiety that you might have a panic attack while on board
  • Constant and persistent thoughts about the airplane crashing ufabettinum7
  • Having a tendency to be compulsive or suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Worry about terrorism and flying since 9/11
  • Feeling out of control

 

When considering how to get over fear of flying, ufabetupdateum7 a highly effective way is to get quality information about what actually happens during flight. When you understand the science, engineering and safety protocols, clients find it a lot easier to get on board an airplane. It’s exactly how to deal with a fear of flying.

It is also helpful to know the “external triggers” that create a fear. These are the “anchors” in the environment that automatically create the sensation of fear or anxiety. Actually, ufabeturbanedum7 even just picturing a trigger in your mind’s eye will create a similar sensation. Once we identify these unconscious triggers, it is much easier to create a plan that works for you.

Some of the most common “triggers” that fear of flying suffers experience are:

 

  • Logging onto a site and looking at the airplane schedule on your computer screen
  • Seeing the flight tickets arrive in the post ufabetutoredum7 (it makes it much more real)
  • Imagining driving to the airport
  • Seeing an airplane land
  • Imagining queuing up to check in (and shaking)
  • The fear of the long walk down the “tunnel” to get on the airplane
  • The sound of the engines starting
  • The feeling of fake off
  • Worries about turbulence

 

A common concern clients have is that airplanes are really very fragile and that turbulence can almost rip a hole in the fuselage.

The good news is that commercial airplanes are meant to withstand far more turbulence than you would ever experience on a normal flight. No amount of turbulence you would typically encounter can damage the plane at all or break the wings.

Turbulence is at worst an inconvenience. You are perfectly safe during turbulence. Did you know many people actually enjoy the sensation? They experience it like a fun-fair ride. The truth is: airplanes are built for strength and to be flexible. The wings of an airplane are pliable and have a lot of “give” in them.

Turbulence is a comfort issue, ufabetutorum7 not a safety issue. When you know this, it’s easier to know how to deal with a fear of flying.

On occasion I’ve even had clients tell me they worry airplanes can “fall out” of the sky – if the engines suddenly stop working. Did you know that even without engines working, an airplane can glide to safe landing? They can safely float on the air because of their aerodynamic design.

What often causes unnecessary fear and anxiety about flying is half truths and misinformation. The more information you know about airplanes work and the physics of flight, the easier it is to work out how to get over fear of flying.