Fear of Flying
Fear of Flying is one of the more common irrational fears. One reason is that there are many aspects to flying that are potentially psychologically disturbing. For example, being restricted in a small space for a long time without any possibility of changing your situation can be very uncomfortable for many people. In addition, there is a small but real danger to flying; you are high up in the air moving at great speeds. For many the most anxiety generating aspect of flying is that you are totally dependent on the judgment and actions of total strangers for your safety. As you see fear of flying can combine elements of other phobias and fears, such as fear of confining spaces and fear of heights. It also includes elements of fear of loss of control, and anxiety about some possible future catastrophic and even fatal, event. Another influence regarding fear of flying is the media. Through movies and television individuals are exposed to the most frightening of flying situations which cannot but reinforce and intensify all the aspects of flying that might lead one to develop such a fear of flying that they can no longer get on a plane.
However, when we think of all the tens of thousands of planes that safely complete their trips each day, we can see that while some apprehension is reasonable, it would be irrational and unreasonable to let the hazards of flying prevent you from taking advantage of one of the most wonderful amenities of modern life, being able to quickly travel to other places with great speed. I know most of you would consider a person who avoids going riding in car because of the danger involved, to be excessively anxious and fearful of something that ought to be accepted as a regular, fairly safe part of everyday life. In fact, statistically, many experts are saying that flying is safer than driving a car in today's world. The conditions of flying in a plane are no doubt less comfortable and comforting than being in a car; nonetheless, they are actually safer.
As an experienced clinical hypnotist I understand that though the perceived dangers may not be real, the fears and anxieties of those who have fear of flying are very real. In addition to the psychological aspects of fear of flying, many of the people who come to see me for hypnosis have suffered resulting physiological symptoms too, such as a wildly beating heart and rapid, hyperventilating breathing. They may also suffer from stomach cramps, dizziness, headache and nausea.
Fortunately, in my New York and Florida practice at the Advanced Hypnosis Center, using the efficacious tool of hypnosis, I am regularly able to quickly and easily alleviate the undesirable and limiting irrational fear of flying, and all the physical symptoms resulting from it. Even for those are able to fly with their fear, hypnosis can be a great alleviating boon, as hypnosis will allow them to enjoy their entire trip without being filled with continuing dread about their return flight while they are, for example, at their distant vacation location with their family.
Through hypnosis I guide the person to experience calm and relaxation during flying and flying related situations that formally caused fear and anxiety. In addition, I help them change their belief system regarding the nature of flying. Then, I can use my expertise as an experienced hypnotist to go further, and guide them to experience flying as exciting and exhilarating. Many of my fear of flying clients are absolutely surprised and delighted with their new freedom to enjoy traveling by plane whenever and to wherever they wish.
Please give us a call at the Advanced Hypnosis Center soon, to help you get over your irrational fear of flying so you can fully enjoy all business and vacation plane trips.
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