How to overcome your fear of flying

We love to travel, enjoying holidays and discovering new countries. An insurmountable obstacle for an avid tourist can be the fear of airplanes, or aerophobia. The next few tips will help you get rid of it.

Feelings of discomfort, anxiety, general malaise, nausea are just some of the symptoms that indicate that you are afraid of the upcoming flight. Some drown it with alcohol, others put themselves to sleep by taking a dose of sleeping pills, and many simply refuse to fly.

According to statistics, every third person is afraid to travel by plane. This fear can develop both on the basis of one's own sad experience, from sensations during takeoff, landing and turbulence, or simply under the impression of a plane crash seen in the news. By following our advice, you can easily overcome your fear of flying.

1. Knowledge is the best medicine for obsessive fears. Take an interest in statistics, make sure that the plane is. If it scares you, find out more about this phenomenon, which, in fact, cannot cause any harm to the passengers of the transport vessel. 2. If the fear is so strong that you cannot cope with it on your own, contact a specialist. Some airlines conduct special trainings, where they show the structure of the aircraft, its security systems, simulate different situations. Experienced psychologists in 3-5 days get rid of aerophobia 98% of those who applied with this problem.

3. The day before your upcoming flight, visit the spa for yoga, meditation, or other relaxing treatments. Music therapy helps a lot.

4. For those who have once experienced an air accident, it is important to remember that "it doesn’t have to be done over and over again." Live in the moment, one annoying incident does not mean that it will be like this all the time. This time everything will definitely go smoothly.

5. Sedatives, even common valerian, can help manage stress before flying. It is important not to overdo it, but it is better to first consult a doctor.

6. Arrive at the airport well in advance, so you can check-in without unnecessary hassle. , try to sit in the front of the passenger compartment where there is less turbulence. Aerophobia is inextricably linked with the fear of heights, therefore, viewing the clouds floating below through the window will be the highest degree of masochism. Better sit on the aisle and imagine that you are not on the plane, but on the bus.

7. Try to fly with company. If a loved one is sitting next to you, do not hesitate to squeeze his hand at moments of greatest stress (takeoff, landing, turbulence). When traveling alone, don't be afraid to ask the crew for help. They are no stranger to soothing worried passengers.

8. The best way to overcome your fear of flying is to oversleep it. Therefore, try not to drink coffee before boarding, you can even take some sleeping pills.

9. Distract your brain from unpleasant thoughts. Watch a movie, listen to music, read a book, or do crossword puzzles.

10. Enjoy the flight. Enjoy the taste of the dishes served on board, order yourself a glass of good whiskey or wine. See a bunch of carefree tourists on their way. Try to embrace their positive attitude. This will not only help you overcome your fear of flying, but it will also cheer you up.