The aerophobia is fear of flying and is more common than believed, 25% of the population suffers from this. This fear does not distinguish between age, sex or culture, and can be combated to fully and correctly informed about the fear of transportation in which you are traveling.
Air travel is the safest mode of transportation, with fewer accidents and fewer casualties. You should know that the most insecure part of a journey is your journey to the airport, are 90 times more likely to die in a car accident.
It is not the plane which results in fear itself, but negative thoughts about getting on the plane, takeoff, flight turbulence and any human or technical failure. According to statistics, one would have to fly every day for 35,000 years to be sure of having an accident.
Much of the fear is due to misinformation, to know how works the art of flying, may be the best tool to overcome the insecurity and anxiety.
The door of the plane will not come off, and is normal to feel turbulence or strange movements during the journey, and a strange sensation in your ears. Being aware of what can happen, is going to help that these circumstances will not take you unawares.
It’s good to train the mind as the date of the flight approaches, you must imagine a positive and successful situation. It is also helpful, think about the destination and what will you do there upon your arrival.
There are group lessons that can help you cope with your fear putting you in touch with the airports or airplanes. The best way to overcome is facing it, so taking some flying lessons can make you to control the situation.
You must know that you are also able to handle your flight, and feel more comfortable, try to choose direct flights, because the less time you spend in the air the better is. And choose seats near the wing, where there is greater stability or pay more for seats near an emergency exit.
Do not self-medicate, or with medicines, food or alcohol, the best thing to do is to wear comfortable clothes, and get ready for a nap, so the flight will be shorter and less traumatic, try relaxation exercises to relieve anxiety and avoid reading much about aircraft accidents.
You should arrive at the airport in time, manage anxiety is a process, and you must have time to prepare and adapt yourself. Likewise, you can enlist the help of books, magazines, video games, movies or music, do something for distraction will also be useful for long waiting periods.
If you have not yet overcome your fear visit the Airport in another time, take it easy and remember that this is the quickest and safest way to travel.
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