Fear of Flying

For many people the fear of flying has led them to turn down jobs or promotions, to put off visits to family members who live far away, to pour over road maps or bus and train schedules when planning a holiday, or even worse, been forced to stay at home.

Sometimes fears develop as people mature and life seems more precious.  A vivid imagination can be counterproductive for a person with a phobia of flying, as the memory of a little turbulence may turn into a distorted memory of "I nearly died".  Even though that memory is out of proportion to the event, the thought of a flight may trigger the emotional memory of having 'survived a life endangering experience'.  They do not want to fly again for fear of that terrifying experience being re-created.

At other times young parents feel protective and nervous flying with their kids or babies and can pass this fear onto their children.

Fears about flying may include claustrophobia, lack of control, weather, take offs, flying over water,  crowds, terrorists, hijackings, falling, landing, heights, turbulence and fear of death.

Regardless of how fears develop, those who suffer can experience sleepless nights, elevated anxiety, and fear of panic attacks.

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