You can overcome a fear of flying using relaxation techniques.
"The New York Times" suggests that 40 percent of people have some anxiety about flying. You might have a such a big concern about flying that it qualifies as a phobia. Although phobias can seem overwhelming, certain relaxation techniques can help someone with the even the most debilitating fear of flying to board an airplane.
Abdominal Breathing
Close your eyes, and think about flying on the plane. Picture boarding and sitting down. As you begin to feel fear, put one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Take a deep breath where you concentrate on your stomach moving forward and back. Count to two between breaths to slow the technique. Healthyplace.com suggests that as you practice this technique, your anxiety should diminish. When you actually board the plane, practice this technique immediately upon sitting to calm yourself before anxiety sets in.
Desensitization
Gradual exposure to your fear of flying might help you learn to conquer the anxiety associated with it, according to MayoClinic.com. Start by thinking about flying, then looking at pictures of flying. After you learn to manage anxiety with these minor forms of exposure, you should be able to walk into airports then sit on an airplane. The final step is taking a flight. Progress in these techniques as you begin to feel more relaxed in each situation.
Thinking Patterns
Imagine getting on an airplane. As you imagine this, write down the feelings of anxiety you associate with flying. Then write down the feelings you want to feel when you walk onto an airplane. When you imagine getting on an airplane, practice associating the positive feelings with the action of walking on the plane. As you continue to do this, your thinking patterns will begin to change.
Virtual Reality Programs
Virtual reality programs can help with relaxation about flying by putting you on a simulated plane. Virtual reality programs consist of the audiovisual components of flying. When you experience the flight atmosphere on a regular basis, anxiety towards flying diminishes. "The New York Times" suggest that this experience has a 90 percent success rate.
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