FEAR OF FLYING OR AVIOPHOBIA

The term fear of flying is used more and more as more people take the plane to travel. Far away destinations are no longer an exception to the rule. People stick to a holiday in their own country or a driving holiday, because some people struggle with their fear of flying.

WHAT IS FEAR OF FLYING

Fear of flying is a very severe fear or panic reaction towards flying. The first signs of fear of flying can manifest themselves at the start when just booking the trip. This fear worsens when packing the bags and starting the trip to the airport.

CAUSES OF FEAR OF FLYING

Fear of flying can be caused by uncomfortable experiences with flying in the past. Examples are heavy turbulence, sudden air pockets or disturbing mechanical sounds. Fear of flying often involves the feeling of not having control over the situation. You can’t leave; you are in a confined space and have to trust the pilot’s skills. Fear of flying is often the worse when taking off and landing.

FEAR OF FLYING: 1 IN 3 SUFFERS FROM IT

Fear of flying is quite common, one in three struggles with it in a certain way. There are different degrees of fear of flying. There are people suffering from fear of flying who do board a plane but are very tense. Another group of people will minimise having to fly because of their extreme fear. And the last group of people who have such an extreme fear of flying that they will avoid flying at all cost.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES HELP TO OVERCOME FEAR OF FLYING

· Nervousness

Fear of flying often start with a light nervousness and tension. As soon as they think of their aeroplane trip their nerves start acting up. Bach Flower Essences help to keep control over your nerves.

· Fear / Panic

Once arrived in the airport tension rises and fears come up to the surface. At that moment it is crucial not to lose control and stay calm. On the plane shortly after taking off this fear can escalate into panic whereby the person gets paralysed by fear. Bach Flower Essences help to overcome this panic and remain as calm as possible.

· Powerlessness / losing control

The fact that you don’t have control over the situation effects the fear of flying. You are at the mercy of the pilot and his crew. You have to trust their expertise and the proper functioning of the plane. And when something should happen, there is no way out. Bach Flower Essences help you to accept this feeling of powerlessness and teaches you to believe and trust in a good ending.

· Irrational thoughts

People with fear of flying sometimes suffer from irrational thoughts. Their imagination is running wild, they think of all sorts of doom scenarios. This only makes their fear of flying worse. Bach Flower Essences help you to stay firmly grounded with both feet and see things realistically.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES COMBINATION N° 91 “FEAR OF FLYING”

Bach Flower Essences combination n° 91 helps to:

- Being in control of your nerves.
- Stay calm and relaxed on the plane.
- Not panic during take off and landing.
- Having a sense of confidence in what is going on.
- Not lose control of yourself.