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How can i get over a fear of flying?
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Yes: This fear or anxiety is amenable to a number of different therapies. Contact a psychologist who deals with anxiety.
Answered 12/18/2014
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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.
Answered 10/3/2016
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