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Fear of Flying Explained

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Flying is the SAFEST form of travel.

You are not alone, and you will overcome it. 40%  of the travelling public are anxious about flying.  The fear of flying is real, and its effects range from mild anxiety before a flight to a state of terror which can prevent the sufferer from even boarding an aircraft. In the worst cases, even a visit to an airport is impossible.You can and you probably will, overcome your fearof flying.

As you know the symptoms can start months before a flight and become steadily more debilitating as the flight time approaches. Frequently holidays are spoiled because the fear preys on the mind to such an extent that recovery from the outward flight is followed immediately by fears of the return flight. You should take comfort in the fact that you are not alone in your fear of flying. And remember your  fear of flying  is not a weakness, it is something that you can overcome and there is all the help you need on this site. As you know if you suffer from a fear of flying suffer the symptoms  are  physical and mental discomfort that range from a feeling of sickness and general discomfort to the onset of a panic attack. Your worries can be overcome and we’ll help you to do it.

ifwfnfoicon Included in this section

tick The mind - You can learn how it’s possible to unlearn everything about your fear

tick The causes of a fear of flying - Learn about the causes of fear and how to counter them

tick Fears associated with a fear of flying - Understanding what you experience is the first step to overcoming your fear of flying

tick The psychology of a fear of flying - Understand why you worry and how to combat this

tick The effects of a fear of flying- Fear can change how you perceive things - see how

tick The effects of stress on a fear of flying - See what being stressed does to your ability to cope

tick The Media - What to do about things you read in the Media

What you can do

On this website we believe that the first step must be to clear away all the misconceptions, myths, misunderstandings, rumours and old wives tales that swamp aircraft and air travel and replace them with facts, new approaches and insights. If you read our ‘Must have information’ section, you will be able to ignore every one of them and approach flying with new confidence. If you explore our fear of flying instant help you will find remedies that will work.

Two other things that you must do right now.

First, resolve that you will never again read anything about air travel and its problems and dangers in magazines and newspapers. See our advice regarding the media.

Secondly, promise yourself that you will never watch ‘disaster’, ‘black box’ and ‘inside’ stories about passenger air travel. They serve no positive purpose for you.

As you probably know, some holidays are spoiled because your fear of flying preys on your mind so much that recovering from the outward flight is immediately followed by fears about the return flight.

It’s when you find a proper and lasting strategy that your holiday can be spent in peace rather than worrying. This site will give you the lasting solutions you need.

Unfotunately, most sufferers regard the fear of flying as a weakness because there are so many social or business implications. And to make things worse the fear of flying seems to encourage ridicule from those who don’t suffer from it.

Some unhelpful people, retell their own terrifying and obviously exaggerated stories about flying, no doubt in the hope that the fears that other people have, will become insignificant by comparison with the things that they have endured. And whilst their intentions are good, the effects are unhelpful. Avoid these people.

There is a common misconception among lay people that quoting safety statistics will also help. A fear of flying is usually a matter of the heart not the head. This site will give you the lasting solutions you need. The hearty slap on the back and a “you’ll be all right on the night” seems to be one of theat friends try to help fearful flyers … so we’ve included a page of helpful tips for friends, partners and helpers.

If you want help from someone who is more likely to understand your feelings then visit our LOGBOOK 24/7  social network where like-minded people are able to give you assistance and support. You should be re-assured by the fact that the fear of flying is not confined to any particular group of people with regard to age and gender social status or intelligence. However, the good news about it is that almost everyone is able to overcome his or her fear.

On this website we believe that the first step must be to clear away all the misconceptions, myths, misunderstandings, rumours and old wives tales that swamp aircraft and air travel and replace them with facts, new approaches and insights. If you read our ‘Must have information’ section, you will be able to ignore every one of them and approach flying with new confidence.

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