Question 1

what can be done for fear of flying?

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Cognitive / behavior: There are two usually linked strategies - one is cognitive (helping you to change distorted thoughts) and the other is something called progressive exposure... This means gradually exposing yourself to situation with more and more resemblance to flying (thoughts of it, airports, some folks use videos, short flights, longer flights, etcetera).

Question 2

what should i do about my fear of flying?

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Hypnosis: Hypnosis is very successful, I have found, to help people who have a fear of flying.

Question 3

what can i do in order to fly if i have a huge fear of flying?

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Talk to someone: The best place to start is to talk with your doctor, they can recommend a counselor or a behavioral medicine specialist for you to talk to about techniques to deal with your fears. There are effective programs that can help you. As a last resort, a limited amount of a anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed.

Question 4

please tell me what to do if traveling with someone with fear of flying to calm them down?

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Encourage friend to: Reduce anxiety by deep breathing. Breath in deeply &amp; slowly through the nostrils. Hold air in lungs for 5 count before slowly exhaling through an open mouth. Repeat . Focus on your breathing.

Question 5

how can i get over fear of flying?

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Aviophobia: There are three basic treatments for fear of flying severe enough to be classified as an anxiety disorder, systematic densensitization, cognitive therapy and medications. There is a nice overview at http://www.Guidetopsychology.Com/fearfly.Htm. The severity of your phobia will determine which intervention(s)-ur family physician should be able to provide a referral to a the appropriate specialist.

Question 6

how can i overcome my fear of flying?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: One way is to see a therapist for cognitive-behavioral therapy, and as you feel ready, have gradual exposure to your fear.  In some people, hypnosis can be effective.  There are also courses put out by airlines -- and by private parties such as:  http://www.Fearlessflight.Com/  of course, your physician may also prescribe you a low dose benzodiazepine such as Ativan or xanax (alprazolam) to use pre-flight.

Question 7

can you tell me how to overcome my fear of flying?

Accepted Answer

Aviophobia =: fear of flying. Consider Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Therapy, psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis to deal with your fears.

Question 8

what to do if i cannot get over my fear of flying?

Accepted Answer

Aerophobia: Consider  Cognitive Behavior,  Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

Question 9

what's the term for a fear of flying over a big body of water?

Accepted Answer

Phobia: Aerophobia is fear of flying, aquaphobia is fear of water. I do not think there is a term for fear of flying over water.

Question 10

is there a medication that can help me get over my fear of flying?

Accepted Answer

No: There is medication that can decrease anxiety or fear symptoms, but therapy is the only way to rid yourself of the anxiety/fear.

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