Is Your Fear of Flying Holding You Back? Discover Coping Strategies

08 Interrupt your anxiety

For many people, anxiety happens automatically. A tiny, intrusive idea, such as "What if the plane goes down?" can quickly become a storm of stressful thoughts. If that sounds familiar, try interrupting the pattern.

Every time you start worrying about your flight, say to yourself, "No. I'm not thinking about that." This concrete, conscious command interrupts the flow of fearful, negative thoughts. Repeat it as often as necessary to prevent yourself from spiraling.

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