Overcoming a Fear of Flying

The only way to concur your fear of flying is to face it. To get over your fear of flying, you have to fly on a plane. If you're that anxious you can take a sleeping pill, have a glass of wine, listen to relaxing music, or lose yourself in the movie. If you have a friend or loved one with you for emotional support, that always helps as well.

Many people are mostly afraid of the plane crashing abruptly resulting in instant or near instant death. Plane crashes do happen, but so do car accidents. Are most people afraid to get into their car, no they aren't. Planes are equipped with emergency exits, oxygen masks, and stewardesses who are trained to handle such an emergency. The chance of the plane crashing does exist, but chances also do exist that a murderer can come to your hotel room or vacation home as well.

Another way to ease your fears is to be as well informed as possible before getting on the plane. The safest seats for the passenger are going to be in first class. However, lots of people can't afford the cost of a first class ticket. Economy class is safer than coach or business since you have more space, which means more room to brace yourself with. It may be a little more expensive but it's well worth it.

I myself was a little afraid of flying my first time as a teenager flying to California. However, once we got off the ground it was no longer as afraid or worried. Being up in the air was so different and exciting that it took my mind off the worry of crashing. In fact, I was even sad once the flight was over. Planes are now fun for me and I look forward to trips to the airport.

It's important to remember that flying is less dangerous than driving a vehicle. There are fewer planes in the air and, it's rare that two planes crash into each other. Cars crash into each other or other things around them all the time. Pilots are supposed to be certified and experienced, and know what to do in case of an emergency. Flight technology has come a long way in the last few decades, and flying is safer than ever before. As the famous saying goes, "there is nothing to fear except fear itself."

By Christina Armani