by David Lanzas
If you're a fearful or anxious flyer, one of your concerns when boarding a plane might having a crippling panic attack. This worry might ruin your flight,...
The origin of fear of flying is a little different for everyone, and to overcome it, it's important to dig into your own history; here are some possibilities - recognise any?
if you're travelling with someone in the grip of aerophobia - that is, fear of flying - the key words are understanding and empathy, and here are some tips to help.
One of the keys to managing fear of flying is to stop, pay attention to the thoughts you're having and question it. Is this thought real? Can I really guess what's going to happen in two days?
Aerophobia - fear of flying - often means giving up plans, friendships, or maintaining physical ties, all because of the anxiety caused by both the flight and the preparation leading up to it. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Some steps caretakers of children with Autism Spectrum Discorder can take when planning a flight, and how to manage a crisis in case that preparation hasn't been enough.