Overcome a Fear of Flying - End Panic Attacks

 Do you want to plan that summer holiday? Are you worried about long distance travel because you have a phobia of flying also known as aerphobia? This is not uncommon as one in 15 adults experience an intense fear when flying.

You will already know that a fear of flying can manifest itself in various ways, you may get physical symptoms that could include dizziness, shaking or sweating. When a panic attack takes hold it can be very frightening, particularly if you hyperventilate or overbreathe.

In order to start to overcome a fear of flying, which is a phobia usually brought on by panic & anxiety, it is necessary to understand what it is that triggers it. What is it that you are afraid of?

Do any of these reasons sound familiar?

Crashing

The length of time on the plane

Not being in control

Don't trust the pilot

Flying over water

Being in a confined space

Just imagine planning holidays without the fear of anxiety creeping up on you when you think about getting on a plane. Allow yourself to drift & look forward to learning how to End Panic Attacks and make your anxiety a thing of the past.

Have you ever wished that you could take that trip that you have put of for so long?

It is worth noting that the fear of flying might be due to other phobias such as:

Claustrophobia (fear of closed in spaces)

Acrophobia (fear of heights)

Agoraphobia (fear of having a panic attack where escape is difficult/impossible or embarrassing)

You might not have associated your fear of flying with panic & anxiety before. The thing about panic attacks is that they are almost impossible to predict, then once they start they can escalate. That nervous feeling that makes your chest so tight you think you are having a heart attack, or the dizzy spells, hot flushes or shortness of breath can all be stopped for good.

As I said before an important step towards overcoming your fear of flying is to find out what your triggers are. There are ways to End Panic Attacks with having to resort to difficult long-term treatments or medication.

Just imagine never having to be afraid of flying because of a panic attack or anxiety again.

What would you prefer to be doing when sitting in the departure lounge

Laughing, joking & chatting about your forthcoming holiday

or

Sitting worrying about the possibility of getting a panic attack in between visits to the loo with an upset stomach or because you feel like you are about to vomit

Panic & anxiety are very destructive. Now that you have read this article if you are ready for change do something about it today. You don't need to take a pill to pluck up courage to board that flight.

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