Help desk Archive - Fly Above Fear

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Using positive affirmations for flight anxiety

In-flight anxiety is a psychological issue that can have a strong physiological impact. Alongside breathing and grounding exercises, positive affirmations can help to bring your … Read More

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How to help an anxious flyer

In brief: Supporting someone else with flight anxiety Travelling with someone who panics? This can be a trigger to you, even if you’ve never panicked … Read More

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Using CBT to deal with turbulence anxiety – Q&A with CBT therapist

For many nervous flyers, turbulence is the most distressing part of flying. We asked CBT therapist Paul Greene, Ph.D why turbulence creates so much anxiety … Read More

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Worried about getting ill: Understanding infection risks on planes

In brief Are you anxious about infections on planes? Why are some people worried about flying again? It’s often related to the ‘C’ word. During … Read More

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How to calm fear of flying – Q&A with a coach

In brief: Fear of flying affects millions of people, and it often shows up as physical anxiety rather than logical fear. In this Q&A, a … Read More

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Body scanning exercises for fear of flying

In brief Why body scanning helps fear of flying Anxiety thrives on what-ifs, with negative thoughts potentially spiralling out of control. Body scanning works to … Read More

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How CBT helps fear of flying – Q&A with a therapist

In brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is widely accepted to be the most evidence-based approach for phobias, including fear of flying. CBT provides a powerful … Read More

What to do after a panic attack on a plane

In brief Focus on restoring calm Once the immediate symptoms of a panic attack have subsided, it’s important that you refocus your attention to restore … Read More

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Coping with airport anxiety

In brief How to stay calm in airport Airports can be busy, loud and stressful places for anxious flyers. Coping with airport anxiety is about … Read More

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Flying with claustrophobia

In brief Why confined spaces can trigger fear Claustrophobia is one of the most instinctive fears that we, as humans experience, and it’s common among … Read More

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Why flying again soon can reduce flight anxiety

In brief The benefits of booking another flight After a stressful flight, many nervous flyers may say they’re never flying again – but avoiding flying … Read More