How can I loose my fear of flying ?

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I know it is irrational but I'm terrified of flying, I keep telling myself that planes are safe but it doesn't work I'm just very scared. I'm happily married and my husband and I would like to travel but I just can't even plan a trip because all I can think of is the plane ride. Is there any hope for someone like me, could I loose my fear and how ?

Answer 1

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You may not be able to loose it right away. YOu will have to learn to conker it. That means flying while being scared. If you can learn to do things while being scared, a whole new life will open for you. Try thinking of something smaller you are scared of. Maybe a frog? Then conker that fear and hold a frog. Work up to something else. If you learn to make yourself do things you don't want to and understand you are not in control of everything, it will help. You really need a good counselor to retrain your brain. You can do it!

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Answer 2

Im reading a guide on it now:
http://www.gomestic.com/Emergency-Preparation/The-Most-Important-Items-to-Get-When-Leaving-House-in-a-Emergency.439159

Answer 3

just get on the damn plane.

Answer 4

build your way up to it,
or just dont stress. its nothing to worry abuot

Answer 5

well the bird just jumps out of a tree and if it cant fly it dies. so jump into a plane and if it crashes you die. no stress.

Answer 6

just know that your more likely to get in a car accident then in a place crash. look at the statistics.
also, to be honest, i have been with 2 people on their first plane rides, and after that, they loved it.
its really not scary. its kinda fun to look out the window and see the world from a different angle...well i always use my flights as time to catch up on sleep. lol
and realize that the outcome is worth it. meaning if u want to go on vacation, the plane ride will be well worth it.
i promise, its not scary.
just bring a book, computer, game, ipod...something to keep u busy, cause if ur not tired, its kinda boring.

Answer 7

fly.

Answer 8

The best way to get over the fear of flying is to fly. You have to face your fear. For me, whenever I fly, there's always a long period of time in between each flight. For example, I may take a trip by plane today and not go on the plane again until about a couple or more years later. Each time, it's like I'm just flying for the first time -- I'm nervous and scared! But even with all of my reservations, I still just get on the plane and deal with it. Another way that may help calm your nerves, is to chew gum. Try that.