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I am scared of flying. my anxiety around flying gets worse each time i fly. the last time i flew, i vomited upon boarding the plane. what should i do?

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There are: various therapies for Fear of Flying as there are for PHOBIA of various kinds...HYPNOSIS 9 along with training in self hypnosis) has has some success....as your PCP for a referral to a Psychologist who has TRAINING in treating this very common phobia! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I am scared of flying. my anxiety around flying gets worse each time i fly. the last time i flew, i vomited upon boarding the plane. what should i do?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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