How to Cope With Aviophobia

Aviophobia is a type of panic disorder related to flying. The classification of the disorder depends on the intensity. If the attack lasts for less than 10 minutes it is an anxiety attack, more than 10 minutes is a panic attack. Aviophobia can occur on or off an airplane. The thought of flying can cause this phobia to appear. A person with aviophobia will have fears of crashing upon airplane take off or landing.

Instructions

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  Know the signs. Trembling, shaking, chest pain or discomfort, sweating, dizziness, unsteadiness, faintness, fear of losing control and fear of dying are symptoms common to aviophobia disorder.

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  Consider professional treatment. Physicians prescribe anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications or a combination of the two for treatment of phobias and panic attacks.

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  Take charge of your own treatment. Traditional personal treatment methods for phobias are medication and therapy. Alternative methods include hypnosis, biofeedback, yoga and Pilates.

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  Reserve an aisle seat on an airplane. Looking out the window can cause added stress. Read or listen to music during the flight to help distract panic.

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  Inform the airline staff of the aviophobia disorder. This information will assist the staff if medical assistance is needed on the airplane.