Symptoma

Flying Phobia

We present data from pre‐treatment, post‐treatment and 1‐year follow‐up assessments in a sample of nine participants using a multiple baseline design. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Treatment for Aerophobia Diagnosing aerophobia is important especially if the presented symptoms are of epic proportions. [fearof.net]

Learning about safety regulations and pilot training can also present you with facts that challenge irrational fears. Set travel goals – It’s easy to procrastinate on working on fears like aerophobia. [psycom.net]

The aim of the present study is to examine the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy with exposures in imagination to behavioural therapy with exposures in virtual reality in the treatment of patients with flying phobia. [clinicaltrials.gov]

  • Physician

    Specifically, look for a CBT specialist who treats anxiety, or speak to your primary care physician about anti-anxiety medication. Having a fear of flying might be more common than you think. [vanemag.com]

    Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition. The author is not a pilot, therapist, psychologist, physician, or other mental health or medical professional. [fearofflyingphobia.com]

  • Shivering

    If the single thought of boarding a plane delivers a shiver way down your spine, then you probably want to give one of these 6 apps a try! Overcome The Fear of Flying app by Glenn Harrold is a hypnosis relaxation app. [thefearofflying.com]

  • Dentist

    I mean really, if you have a toothache and went to the dentist and they suggested meditating or positive thinking to “cope” with the pain, you’d find a new dentist! You want the anxiety gone, just like you would a toothache, and I don’t blame you. [fearofflyingphobia.com]

  • Toothache

    I mean really, if you have a toothache and went to the dentist and they suggested meditating or positive thinking to “cope” with the pain, you’d find a new dentist! You want the anxiety gone, just like you would a toothache, and I don’t blame you. [fearofflyingphobia.com]

The results obtained, at post‐treatment and 1 year after the completion of the treatment, support the efficacy of VR in the treatment of flying phobia. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

[…] access to mental health treatments [ 35 ]. [bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com]

Virtual Reality-Assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Fear of Flying: Acute Treatment and Follow-Up. CyberPsychology & Behavior, Vol. 3, Issue. 3, p. 387. CrossRef Google Scholar Bornas, Xavier Fullana, Miquel A. [cambridge.org]

This study shows that the skills acquired in CBT treatment were associated with reduced flying anxiety. Also, the participants continued to use the skills after treatment was completed, which suggests that CBT has positive long-term effects. [medicalnewstoday.com]

That treatment, Farchione says, can be effective in upward of 80 percent of people. Treatment for fear of flying is trickier than for other phobias because an individual doesn't often have ample opportunity to engage in exposures repeatedly. [vice.com]

The psychology of fear of flying (part I): a critical evaluation of current perspectives on the nature, prevalence and etiology of fear of flying. Travel Med. Infect. [frontiersin.org]

"The psychology of fear of flying (part I): a critical evaluation of current perspectives on the nature, prevalence and etiology of fear of flying". Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. 8 (6): 327–38. doi : 10.1016/j.tmaid.2010.10.001. [en.wikipedia.org]

The psychology of fear of flying (part I): A critical evaluation of current perspectives on the nature, prevalence and etiology of fear of flying. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2010;8(6):327–38. 10.1016/j.tmaid.2010.10.001. 5. [bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com]

The epidemiology of DSM-IV specific phobia in the USA: results from the national epidemiologic survey on alcohol and related conditions. Psychol Med. 2007;37(07):1047. doi: 10.1017/S0033291707000086. 19. Kazdin A, Blase S. [bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com]

[…] combination with other approaches. [2] [3] Outcomes [ edit ] Studies of interventions like CBT have reported rates of reduction in anxiety of around 80%, however there is little evidence that any treatment can completely eliminate fear of flying. [3] Epidemiology [en.wikipedia.org]

If your phobia of hitting the sky is so overwhelming that it prevents you from even considering a short flight across Europe, it might be time to seek help. [netdoctor.co.uk]

Rachel Goldman 5 Excuses We Use to Neglect Our Health During Travel and How to Prevent These Bad Habits Dr. Rachel Goldman Dr. [vanemag.com]

They are only seen as a short-term solution; they can prevent anxious fliers from addressing their fears, which may be more pronounced the next time they fly without the crutch of medication. They can also be addictive. 4. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Last but not least, if you’re scared of someone opening the doors mid-flight, fear no more: The doors are locked, and the pressure difference between the cabin and the outside prevent this urban myth from becoming a reality. 3. [ef.com]