PDF《AirSafe.com》

1 Fear of Flying Resources fear.

airsafe.com AirSafe.com

2 Contents

2 What is fear of flying? Fear of flying warning signs How does fear of flying affect people Risk, statistics, and the fear of flying Conquer fear of flying with SOAR What is SOAR? The SOAR courses SOAR Relief Options - Rapid Relief - Complete Relief - Complete SOAR Program Flicker C global-jet AirSafe.com Fear of Flying Resources fear.airsafe.com

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

3 What is fear of flying? Fear of flying is a complex psychological issue, one that has been made more complex by the security concerns of the last few years. There are many books, videos, and other resources that deal with the fear of flying, so deciding what may work for you may be a difficult process. The resources on this page and on this web site will give you an idea of what fear of flying is, what you can do to deal with it, and how passengers can conquer the fear of flying. Without getting too technical, fear of flying, is an anxiety disorder. Such fears can come about during a flight, or even well before a person gets to the airport. Often, the source of the fear has little or nothing to do with the risks associated with the flight. Depending on the person, the fear of flying includes one or more of the following fears or concerns: ? Heights ? Being over water or having the aircraft land in water ? Darkness (flying at night) ? The unknown ? Airline accidents ? Hijackings, bombings, and other attacks ? Enclosed or crowded space ? Being idle for long periods of time ? Loss of personal freedom ? The security screening process ? Turbulence and other weather conditions ? The unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations of a normal flight ? Loss of control, or being dependent on technology or people ? Lingering issues from past psychological or physical trauma Signs you may be afraid of flying include becoming anxious in elevators, having panic attacks before getting on a plane, or going out of your way to avoid air travel. AirSafe.com Fear of Flying Resources

4 Fear of flying warning signs Fear of flying is not just about flying, it could also be about some part of the flying experience that is unrelated to airplanes, but closely related to one or more situations that may make you stressful or anxious. Not all of these symptoms below look like they could be due to fears or anxieties around flying. However, the act of flying may make it difficult or impossible to avoid having to face these stressful situations. For example, if you have a fear of enclosed spaces and get dizzy when you are in an elevator, you can always get out at the next stop. In an airplane, that next stop may be hours away, and the amount of stress that builds up over that time can be tremendous. Whether you are a veteran passenger, or if you have never flown before, the following list may help you identify whether you have a fear of flying problem. You may have a fear of flying if: ? You don'

t like being in enclosed or crowded spaces. ? You don'

t like being around strangers. ? You have a fear of heights. ? You have a fear of being over water. ? You have a fear of the dark or a fear of being out at night. ? You don'

t like being idle for long periods of time. ? You experience panic attacks when you fly. ? You self-medicate with drugs or alcohol when you fly. ? You arrange your life to limit your flying, or you avoid flying altogether. ? If you have one or more of these symptoms, it may be worth your while to do some personal research on the subject. Click here for more information or to order the SOAR Program AirSafe.com Fear of Flying Resources