Here’s some information I bet you were not aware of:
Did you know that civil air legislation requires pilots to remain at least 20 miles from a thunderstorm? The pilot must contact air traffic control of a thunderstorm and will adjust his flight plan accordingly. Air traffic control will contact other pilots in the vicinity so [...]
Another exacerbation with a fear of flying is turbulence. While turbulence is uncomfortable it is not exactly dangerous.
Turbulence is caused by the movement of air. The plane actually rises and falls but because the sensation of falling is more unpleasant it is that aspect we remember.
What causes turbulence?
Because the world goes round, you have hot [...]
The basis of a fear whether it is a fear of flying or some other fear/phobia is the unknown. What you don’t understand your imagination can have a wild time with it which does nothing to allay your fears. Let’s go through some of the noises/sounds and what causes them:
the slight hum you hear as [...]
While flying is regarded as one of the safest forms of transport (actually safer than driving!) this does not prevent a fear of flying.
The fear of flying is concerned with what “might” happy as opposed to what is actually happening. This is the anxiety/stress. Fear of flying affects about 40% of the population. It can [...]
Hypnosis to help with your fear of flying is actually teaching you to relax (something we all need anyway). It is about empowering you, the sufferer, with skills to overcome your fear of flying. So that you learn to relax and in time enjoy your flight and flying. It is about reframing your thoughts and [...]
Always have breakfast - something to line your stomach. It may be a good idea to have something dairy like a yoghurt to line your stomach.
Avoid coffee and other caffeine.
Avoid alcohol.
Why?
Caffeine and alcohol will add to your “nerves” and exacerbate and exaggerate the feelings of tension in your body.
Take a deep breath in for the [...]
There are a number of unfortunate words used to deal with planes, airports etc. All deal with “death”.
Shall we explore them:
when we go to the airport we are heading for the “terminal”.
Stewards announce the “last and final call”.
we “ascend” and “descend” - i.e. rise and fall.
we arrive at our “final destination”.
Can you think of any [...]
When do you get anxious about flying?
Does talk of booking a flight start to nauseate you or is it when you start to pack?
Everyone is different when it comes to how anxious they are and when these symptoms begin.
If you have never flown before then of course there is a natural apprehension about flying - [...]
Are these symptoms familiar:
butterflies in your stomach;
sweaty palms;
heart and pulse racing;
nervousness;
apprehension.
Then you are not alone.
Aviophobia - fear of flying - is more common than people think. Whether it is “mild” anxiousness as the plane takes off and lands or more severe anxiety (crying, shaking etc) at the thought of packing, most people feel some level [...]
Hypnosis (self hypnosis as all hypnosis is self hypnosis) using relaxation techniques over-rides your fear of flying programming so that you can fly but now have a way of controlling your anxiety. This helps you to realise that you can control your symptoms and keep them at a level where you can function normally. [...]