how do i get over the fear of flying?

Question

how do i get over the fear of flying?

Answer 1

Realize first that your fear really has nothing to do with flying. It probably has to do with either not being in control or of death.



If you step back and think logically, unless you've had a traumatic experience with flying itself, the fear you are feeling probably has nothing to do with riding on an airplane.



I could be wrong, only you know the answer to this. Look at your life objectively. Do you notice other area's in your life where you have a problem giving over control to someone else? Examples would be driving. Are you able to ride comfortably while another person drives? How about housework, or in the work environment...are you apt to "show" someone how to do things rather than allow them to figure out their own way of doing things?



Or, it could be a fear of death itself. Not knowing your experiences only you can answer these questions.



Riding on an airplane is not a scary experience in and of itself. Our minds have a way of playing tricks on us and attaching all sorts of fears and stress to normal, mundane events. If you have lost a loved one to a plane crash, then the fear you hold is born of a direct past trauma and that is a different issue altogether. If this is the case, you should really seek some therapy in order to move past this obstacle in your life.



If that is not the case...



First figure out what you are really afraid of? Being out of control, death, the unknown...find your triggers.



Then work to identify why you attach a fearful response to that trigger. Example...letting go of control. There must be some instance in your past where you did trust and let go of your control and were either taken advantage of or hurt in the process. Look at the event objectively and acknowledge it, then actively work to get past it and not let that one event rule your life.



It's a choice. If letting go of control is the issue, start with small steps to become more comfortable in those types of situations, then when it comes to riding on an airplane, it won't be as bad.



You can try hypnosis as a way of overcoming a fear but until you look and figure out what triggers that emotion, I would wait. Otherwise it is bound to crop up in other area's of your life not just when riding on an airplane.



You can try therapy if you think that would help, but I tend to lean toward self help more than paying someone $200 an hour to sit and listen. After all, you know yourself best and it is quicker for you to scroll through your own memories than to retell your whole life to a stranger.



I hope this helps~

Answer 2

You have to get on the plane and fly...keep getting on those planes and keep flying. I used to be paralysed with fear, even with drugs and alcohol. Now, I'm only slightly nervous at take off. Facing your fear really does work. Just told tell yourself not to be afraid. That won't work. Be afraid. Soon, your brain gets tired of it. I would never have believed I could fly without fear but now I do. It took several years and about 15 round trips. Good luck!

Answer 3

I actually have a fear of heights and flying was terrifying for me, yet you won't be able to enable some concern provide up you from taking section in existence. I now fly with out any concern by any means and you additionally can in case you purely face your concern. The greater you fly the fewer frightening that's going to grow to be, so I say purely flow with out even questioning approximately it. The greater you think of roughly it the fewer prepared you would be to flow. as quickly as you face this concern you would be waiting to rejoice with existence and have relaxing with your husband. additionally, you do not choose to take any pills, for the reason that which will purely make your theory on flying each and all the greater severe. good success to you and that i'm hoping you have relaxing in Florida!

Answer 4

Maybe start going on a bus or train first if that slightly unnerves you. Then move up to flying. If it's the heights that scare you you should probably just not look out until the plane is cruising, and then look down from seen miles high. It sounds weird but if you're not ultrascared that probably would shock you but after long enough gazing down youll feel better cause really the view is great. If you're worried about accidents then realize that you're just soooo much more likely to die from a heart attack or cancer or a stroke.

Answer 5

it's really hard, im afraid of flying too. I think it's the whole loss of control thing. Anyway I just take two xanax and a glass of wine. Calms me right down. I never take anti anxiety pills otherwise and my doc just precribes a couple whenever i fly.

Answer 6

Flying? or heights? and you get over it by conquering it. just get on a plane and start flying, calm yourself, dont just go right away, just take it step by step. and this may not have been useful, but still, hope this does help!

Answer 7

read the magazines until the TV comes on, then watch tv, to take your mind off it.



They have classes for fear of flying, maybe you could find one, I think they have fake flying to help you.

Answer 8

Did you know? ... If you were on the moon in a pressurized dome that's large enough, people could put wings on their arms and fly like the birds!!! Doesn't that sound like fun? Just remember it was MorrisEvers who told you that.

Answer 9

A few stiff brandys usually do the trick for me.

Answer 10

then dont fly[Shh..your stup*d