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Scary Panic Attacks While Flying

By: Nathan Tyler

Panic attacks are not uncommon on airplanes. Over 35% of people are nervous flyers and may experience symptoms of anxiety during flight. Sweaty palms, an accelerated heart rate, nausea; these symptoms might affect a nervous flyer. The worst part for many flyers is usually the take off and landing part of the flight.

Passengers who are nervous about flying are much more prone to panic attacks. There are many reasons for this but they are usually linked to a particular fear or phobia. Claustrophobics are likely to experience panic on planes as there's little space between seats. Reasons for fear of flying include turbulence and concerns of weather conditions; agoraphobia is also another common phobia which is the fear of having a panic attack in public.

Even regular passengers sometimes get a little anxious when flying through rough weather. There is very little to worry about since the chances of a major problem happening on a plane are slim. Flight travel is much safer than other means of travel such as by automobile. In fact in the US alone there are more than 35,000 driving related deaths a year.

What might be reassuring to hear is that if ever an engine fails the plane will still be able to fly. The odds of having a fatal plane crash are about 1 in 10 million, about the same chances of winning the lottery. Some people rather travel thousands of miles by car to get their destination because they think it's safer, which is not the case.

Nervous flyers should try and reserve an aisle seat in advance. This way you can get up and walk about if you feel the need to and you'll feel less claustrophobic. Before your trip, practice breathing slowly and deeply, to help control your nerves. Learn some self help techniques such as EFT or ask your doctor for advice.

Don't rush to the airport with little time to spare. Have a look around the duty free shops to help you relax before the flight. Do some positive thinking and practice deep and slow breathing in the waiting lounge. You should let a cabin crew member that you're a nervous flyer. Become familiar with your surroundings and get comfortable. Remember to breathe slowly and try to relax.

Make yourself familiar to the flight staff. Knowing someone on board can make you feel much more relaxed. Drink lots of water and steer clear of caffeinated drinks as they can make you feel jittery. No matter how severe panic attacks are, try and focus on your breathing. It might also be comforting to hear that the cabin crew is trained to help passengers who suffer panic attacks.



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