Has anyone cured their fear of flying?

Question

Some years back after a very bumpy intercontinental flight where the plane kept falling and then climbing again, I suddenly became scared of flying. Since then I've only flown once and it was white knuckles and closed eyes.

I used to fly at least twice a month and have been in small private planes and everything with no problems.

I had hypnotherapy which simply didn't work (except for the therapist who made a lot of money). All "fear of flying" courses seem to be aimed at people who were always scared of flying so it doesn't help. I used to love the bumps and screaming jet engines.

I have no problems in cars, in fact I'm currently in Germany where on many motorways there are no speed limits and I regularly drive over 100mph. In fact, the faster the better.

Has anyone had similar experiences and/or found a cure?

Answer 1

Yes I have, but I still have a fear of crashing

Answer 2

Hate flying to mate and in all honesty i only fly p****d!!!

Answer 3

ever since 9/11 i've been terrified of flying. i just had to suck it up and be brave. i definitely don't enjoy it, but i can handle it.

i hope you find something that works for you.

Answer 4

No-one is scared of flying.   Its crashing they`re scared of.

Answer 5

I spent many years gripping on to the person in the next seat and crying throughout the flight!! I tried potions, pills and large amounts of alchohol.. I eventually decided that I needed to get a proper solution and listened to a CD by Paul McKenna. What a transformation. I can now fly without any problems and even enjoy all the curious noises that you hear whilst in flight, and can watch the wings extend and retract. It has totally changed my life and I now look forward to any flight. Good luck, I understand how difficult it can be for you..

Answer 6

contact an airline like B A they do special courses for people who are afraid of flying and good luck