Question

I have a fear of flying. any advice or things that have helped? Debating counseling?  

Answer 1

All of the above, and find a counselor or program that caters to those who are afraid to fly. Understanding the physics of flight, and why air travel is very safe, helps a lot. Also, try to avoid putting pressure on yourself to “relax” during a flight and fight your fear. Fighting it makes it worse. You must learn how to work with your fear during flight. And keep getting on those airplanes! It will get better! ❤️

Answer 2

Xanax or Benadryl

Answer 3

Counseling and Lorazepam

Answer 4

Tylenol PM and an ice pack on your neck. Don't know why but that totally helps me.  

Answer 5

I had a fear of death and cancer after my dad died. Took me a long time to get to the point where I could say to myself " do this. You GET to do this. He doesn't. " ( It was about running but it can apply to anything. ) You get to fly somewhere. Try to remind yourself this is something you can do. And not everyone has the ability to do this. Make your mantra. I get to fly.  

Answer 6

My Aunt had same fear. She said sitting in middle seat and having very low dose sleeping tablets & laptops with favorite shows helped her!  

Answer 7

We have a couple of therapists at Fox Valley Institute that do virtual reality exposure therapy for fear of flight (heights, needles and other common fears). It's nice because it's a short term brief model that works really really well

Answer 8

At Dunham counseling we teach clients ways to quiet fight or flight response

Answer 9

Thank you all for the advice, I really appreciate it!  

Answer 10

I have the same fear too. I usually avoid window seats. N during take off n landing I try not to lean back on the seat. That helped me to avoid the feel of motion n pressure.