I send up two small gifts to the pilots to give them some extra incentive to not send us all spiraling to our deaths. But I remind myself that the pilots wouldn't be too eager to fly this plane unless they felt pretty confident they were going to live through the experience. I talk with my seatmate during takeoff and throughout the flight. And our conversation continues through the landing. It helps tremendously.
Distraction is a very successful tool to alleviate fears.
As I walk into the airport to collect my suitcase, I feel jubilant. I have reached a milestone and can now fly with much less anxiety. There s a big difference between worriers and hypochondriacs. Without treatment, panic disorder can ruin lives. There s a big difference between worriers and hypochondriacs.