You should be careful not to confuse aerophobia with phobias triggered by other situations that involve anxiety, such as those of enclosed spaces, places you can’t easily escape from, or even the fear of heights.
by guest blogger Psicoline
You may be reading this post because you have trouble thinking of ways to take care of yourself when you get on a plane, especially when...
Part of overcoming aerophobia is to accentuate the positive - so here are several great ways on how getting on that plane will make your mind - and life - better!
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.
Anxiety is an overreaction by the body to a potentially stressful situation, and it can be a physiological response that can be quite intense, and come to affect the actions of fearful flyers. If this includes you, here's why and here's how to manage it.