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Fear of Flying Assess and Reassure
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One - Understand What Fear Is |
| The first step of the fear of flying assess and
reassure process would be to first overcome your fear. To to
that you need to understand
your fear. This will help you get to the facts of fear and
help you counter it through understanding. For example the reptilian
brain looks at everything in a very basic way. We have no control
over the reactions of our reptilian brain, but it has a lot
of control over us. It is the reptilian brain that makes us
jump back from the path of an oncoming 10 ton truck, we don’t
have to think about how we feel about the truck and we don’t
have to stand & assess the closing speed, we just jump.
Read more about understanding
what fear is. |
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| Step
Two - Gather Information |
| Another helpful approach to the fear of flying
assess and reassure process, is to get more accurate
information about the actual dangers
of flying. We know, for instance, that flying is 20 times
safer than driving a car. Even though we may know that in our
rational, logical mind, often times our fear is really a product
of our emotional
reaction, and it is very difficult to combat it with logic.
When we don't understand something, we tend to be afraid of
it. Getting more accurate information about flying itself will
help, such as how airplanes fly,
how weather conditions
affect flying and what some of the flight
noises that disturb us. |
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| Step
Three - Understand Yourself |
| An important part of the fear of flying assess
and reassure process is understanding yourself. Where does the
fear of flying start? Is it a past experience that causes it?
This is probably very different for each individual. Certainly,
for some people a past experience seems to cause it. If someone
has a scary experience in the past, then it may develop into
a real fear. Sometimes we learn to be afraid because other people
around us are afraid or are expressing fear. To understand the
common characteristics
of fear, read more here. |
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| Step
Four - Understand Associated Fears |
| Generally, people don't really fear flying itself,
but a number of other fears that are associated with flying
such as the fear of heights or
the fear of being
trapped in a closed place. There is also the fear of crashing
and dying or a fear of flying over water. Click
here for a complete phobia list and their meanings. Often
the no. 1 reason is not being in control of the situation. We
are not in control in a plane like driving a car. While we cannot
control what is going on in the cockpit, we can control how
we think about the experience and control some of those disturbing
sensations in our body, such as our heart beating rapidly,
feeling shaky, or trembling. |
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| Step
Five - Alternative Therapies |
| Alternative therapies are a very common part
of the fear of flying assess and reassure process. Hypnotherapy
can be very helpful for people who don't like to fly. Relaxation
and hypnosis, including self-hypnosis can make them feel
as though they have a great deal of control over their reaction.
The secret is to practice faithfully for several weeks before
you take your flight. It is important to practice before you
actually need it so that your body and mind respond automatically.
If you get into a situation where you are experiencing extremely
high anxiety, it may be more difficult to use the relaxation
if you have not practiced at other times. |
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| Step
Six - Other Techniques |
There are many other techniques involved in
the fear of flying assess and reassure process. Sitting in
an aisle seat means you can easily get out of your seat or
stretch your legs out. Others feel more comfortable sitting
by a window. Sitting slightly forward or over the wings is
also good. If you are not subject to motion sickness reading
a good book is also helpful, especially if it's something
very compelling & interesting to you. You may find that
you hardly notice that you're flying because you are so absorbed
in what you are reading
You can also distract yourself by watching other people who
seem to be relaxed, both at the airport & on the plane. |
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| Step
Seven - Be Organised |
| Organization
is a very important part of the fear of flying assess and reassure
process. It is important to optimize the possibility of a successful
experience. Obviously, leaving yourself plenty of time is very
important. If people are rushing around, trying to get to the
airport, they are going to find themselves feeling more anxious
and will set themselves up for more distress. Plan
carefully in advance so that you leave enough time for doing
what you need to do at home before you leave, perhaps packing
the car the night before or early the next morning, getting
to the airport early & selecting a seat near the front where
it will be quieter & smoother. |
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| Step
Eight - A Spoonful of Medicine |
| There are many different pills,
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part of the fear of flying assess and reassure process is to
make sure you have the right medicine for you.
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taking prescription drugs. |
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| Step
Nine - Understand What You Are Missing Out On |
| The fear of flying assess and reassure
process involves you deciding how important it is to overcome
this fear. It may be helpful to look at the positive aspects
of being able to fly. How would it make his life more enjoyable?
Would it make a difference to your job or career. Would you
be able to enjoy more exoctic holidays? Would it mean being
able to visit family or friends abroad? Would your children
experience the world rather than staying at home in front of
the Play Station or TV during School holidays? Look at all the
things you could be missing out on because you are not able
to fly. Why not
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| Step
Ten - Work with People That Can Help |
| Start getting information about opportunities
in your area to work with someone who can help you take the
necessary steps to face this fear. Take
a fear of flying course. The highly acclaimed 'Cure
Your Fear of Flying' program is one of the top courses in
the industry today, giving hundreds of people fear of flying
help, from anxiety at takeoff to the complete inability to board
an aircraft. You could even sign up for a go in a flight
simulator. Or Try
the Microsoft Flight Simulator X on your PC. Another way
in the fear of flying assess and reassure process would be to
buy your copy of the Fear of Flying
Help DVD - Cure your fear of flying in 1 easy step. |
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