ANXIETY
Fear of Flying
Fear of flying is very common and very treatable, most people can achieve comfortable air travel with targeted therapy.
What is Fear of Flying?
Fear of flying affects an estimated 25% of the population to some degree. It can involve fear of crashing, claustrophobia, loss of control or panic at altitude. Exposure-based therapy combined with psychoeducation about flight is highly effective.
Do you recognise this?
✓Anxiety or panic during flights
✓Refusing to fly or only flying under great distress
✓Anticipatory anxiety weeks before a flight
✓Physical symptoms during or before a flight
✓Checking safety statistics compulsively
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Fear of Flying.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take medication instead of doing therapy?
Medication can help you get on a plane short-term, but it doesn't address the fear itself. Therapy produces lasting change.
Find the right psychologist for Fear of Flying
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