Aerophobia is a real illness in which a person experiences fear of flying. The varying degrees of its manifestation are familiar to many who have flown an airplane at least once. Fear of flying does not depend on the number of takeoffs and landings; both those who fly frequently and those who have had a few times to board an airliner in their entire lives are susceptible to it.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are just experiencing unpleasant sensations and experiences while on board the plane, then this is not a phobia. With real aerophobia, a person is not even able to force himself to come to the airport, and if he was brought there, then getting on the plane can be problematic for him. Such patients should consult a specialist. Relaxation exercises, good mood and natural sedatives can help you cope with the usual fear and anxiety before the flight.
Step 2
Someone gets easier from the data provided by statistics, from which it follows that the plane is safer than the train and car. But before the flight, you should not search the Internet for facts confirming the groundlessness of your anxiety. As you search, you will most likely find a lot of things that make you want to fly. And on the plane, you will not be reminded of statistics, but the terrible details of plane crashes. It is best to have an optimistic companion or neighbor who, if necessary, will bring you all the benefits of air travel.
Step 3
If you are nervous a few weeks / days before your trip, start taking natural sedatives. Some of them, such as tincture of peony and St. John's wort, must be drunk in advance, since they do not immediately give the desired effect. Alternatively, you can take a couple of valerian tablets just before your flight. Those who, in addition to fear, are tormented by nausea, need to purchase motion sickness pills.
Step 4
A few days before the flight, on the day of departure and on the plane, do breathing exercises. Sit back in the chair, close your eyes and relax. Observe the breathing process - as you inhale cold air that passes through the trachea, lungs, comes back, and then exhales warm air. Breathe slowly and try not to think about anything.
Step 5
Try not to think about the flight, but about the purpose of the trip. Going on vacation - imagine how great you will have a rest at sea, on a business trip - think about professional questions. On board the plane, read a non-aviation magazine, eat - food can dull the sense of danger.
Step 6
Fear itself does no harm to you. Therefore, for those who, in spite of everything, flies, but flinches from the onset of turbulence and clings to the armrests of the seat during takeoff and landing, we can only advise one thing - not to be afraid of fear. Surrender to it headlong in critical moments from your point of view, and enjoy the flight the rest of the time!
