The fear of flying is one of the most common human phobias. For those who do not want to remain a prisoner of their own psyche forever, psychologists have developed a number of measures that help both get rid of a little nervousness and prevent real attacks of panic.
Instructions
Step 1
Gather information about aircraft and air travel. Fears often arise from a lack of awareness of this issue, as a result of which any shake-up can trigger a panic attack. By scooping up information from airline websites rather than disaster movies, you will know that not everything that happens to an airplane in the air is due solely to engine failure.
Step 2
Visit the airport and watch the planes land safely on the runway. Psychologists advise visually reinforcing positive images, in this case the image of a successfully completed flight. Consider passengers exiting and those who greet them with flowers or hugs. In the future, reproduce what you saw in your memory.
Step 3
Attend a special training for aerophobia sufferers. A frequent method of dealing with fear is the method of immersion in virtual reality. With the help of a computer program and a special helmet, the flight situation is recreated in all details from different positions: the pilot and the passenger. Defeating the fear caused by virtual reality is much easier, as the program will gradually accustom you to air travel. The immunity that the psyche develops during such exercises will help to cope with panic and on board a real plane.
Step 4
Do some relaxing exercises. When at the airport or in the passenger seat, normalize your breathing and try to relax. Breathe in deeply through your nose, and then exhale slowly, mentally counting to three. In this case, you can raise and lower your shoulders with maximum amplitude. By reducing muscle tension in the neck area, you will feel that the anxiety also recedes.
Step 5
Find something to do during your flight. To distract yourself from unnecessary thoughts, listen to music, read or watch movies. The laptop is a real salvation for everyone, then it suffers from aerophobia. The only drawback is that it cannot be used during landings and flights.
