Do your hands sweat profusely?Images of aerial misfortunes don’t go through our minds That’s impossible!Even if we want to, we can’t arrange a trip that involves getting on a plane, because we’re panicking about the plane.
We miss the opportunity to visit beautiful places, visit friends and family who live far away, or simply accompany our partner in the dream of a lifetime: visit the pyramids of Egypt, dance the Hula Hula in Hawaii or see kangaroos in Australia.
- Did you know that phobia or fear of flying is very common?It is estimated that one in four people suffer from it.
- Or 25% of the world’s population.
- And you are part of this group!The main fear has to do with the plane crash and.
- Secondly.
- Because we are beings by land by nature and we have some suspicion especially in the air or at sea.
No matter how many times people closest to you say that, is it less likely to die in a plane crash than on the road?Or ‘Modern aircraft are the safest means of transport’ All these phrases that look like they’re taken out of a fluoric help manual don’t make sense to you.
Like all fear, the fear of flying is linked to emotions, past experiences or the simple fact that you have seen a movie where the plane crashed, worse, those around you are not afraid to fly, they do not understand you. You are exaggerating or not enjoying the opportunity to fly to New York, London or Hong Kong in a few hours.
Can you go to an appointment with the psychologist, take an air mechanics course to understand every noise or movement of the aircraft, or even use a flight simulator?However, nothing will end our fear, how?
It’s understandable that you’re panicking at this thought, plus, as you read this article, I bet you’re shaking your knees, you’ve started sweating and your heart has started beating faster, but in addition to suffering every time someone says they’re going to travel to the other side of the world or postpone those loved vacations to a remote place , you need to take a deep breath and start treatment.
Take the classes offered by airlines. Many airlines have a assistance program for passengers with a phobia of flying. Start with a personal interview and then a theoretical course with pilots and mechanics to answer all your questions. Finally, log in to a flight simulator with all the situations you may face (takeoff and landing, turbulence, technical problems, etc. ).
Meditate or practice relaxation. This will help you reduce the stress and anxiety that gripped you when you think about theft. Practice these techniques several days before planning your trip, until they are automated.
Avoid ingesting substances. Many people with a phobia of airplanes decide to take a pill (in most cases an anxiolytic) or drink alcohol on the day of the flight, in the first case fear does not go away, but it allows us to face the situation more serenity. The second is not recommended, as it increases sensations and also causes stomach pains, headaches, etc. In addition, impulse control is much less.
You have dared (or believe it) and accepted your husband or wife’s offer to finally go to Macchu Pichu or ride a camel in the desert Congratulations!As I planned the trip, packed up and asked a trusted neighbor to take care of their plants, there was no room for panic.
Does all this change when you arrive at the airport and check in?Unpleasant sensations reappear there. And you’re about to lose the terminal, whether your partner travels alone or not. Do not worry. You can overcome your fear, how?With these tips:
And finally, try to fly with, if possible, a person who has already flown, so that the person can convey tranquility and you can take his hand when you are afraid.