Tactics to lessen fear of flying (Aerophobia)
Fear of flying is a specific type of phobia . In aerophobia , person has persistent and extreme fear caused by flying or the thought of flying. Characteristically, flying is evaded or endured with penetrating anxiety, which may take the form of a fright attack. Statistical reports indicate that Aerophobia affect as many as one in three people. Symptoms of Fear of Flying : The symptoms of aerophobia are same as other specific phobia. Physical symptoms of the fear of flying are as under: Shaking Sweating Gastrointestinal distress Heart palpitations Flushed skin Feeling disoriented Clouded thinking Irritability Causes of Aerophobia : There are number of causes that trigger fear of flying such as: -Feeling of a traumatic flight or plane crash. Even watching excessive news coverage of airline disasters , it can trigger a fear of flying. -Other factor that cause Aerophobia is environment. If parents of children suffered from a fear of flying, ...