Fear of Flying

Some people are afraid they will die when they fly.

Medication or white-knuckling it can be the way we make it through.

Images are part of what scares us and we can work effectively to release the intensity - use tapping and tracing

When we tap or trace on the images, our system realizes these are images, not real threats

If you've had a panic attack in the past, you will be afraid of another one in addition to the fear about flying

Effective tools:

Do the Anxiety Inquiry on the spot and ahead of time

Prepare a list ahead of time when you're calm to remind you of what to do

Get to the airport in plenty of time

Rest one hand on your stomach and relax as you breathe out

Continuous smooth breathing with extended exhalations of 6 seconds

Box breathing

Relax your forehead and consciously let go of worry

Breathe, relax and distract yourself. Don't follow fearful thoughts.

Distract yourself: a conversation, book, podcast

As soon as you notice you're entertaining fearful thoughts - come back, these are fear thoughts and not reality

It is possible to increase resilience and can tolerate the anxiety more easily

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