You may be wishing you could take a vacation, but simply can’t get over your fear of flying. Fear of flying is a very common fear and understandably so- soaring through the air in a very heavy metal capsule does sound scary if you think about it. But taking a vacation to a destination far beyond the wheels of your car is worth it (seriously). I’ve come up with some ways that you can conquer this fear and go on the vacation of your dreams.
Fact: You are 2000 times more likely to die in a car than in a plane
It may not be the best comfort to hear that you are much more likely to die in a car than in a plane, but it is surprisingly true. If you are comfortable driving your car every day, just know you are more of a dare devil than you think. If you think about it, it makes sense; here isn’t much for planes to hit in the wide open sky.
Distraction
If you keep yourself distracted through a flight, you may be able to forget you’re on a plane.
A good pair of noise canceling headphones, a comfy blanket, an eye mask, and a bunch of preloaded Netflix content could help you get through your flight.
This method also works best if you have a flying partner. You could even close your eyes and have them lead you on the plane.
Upgrade your Ticket
If you can afford it, upgrading your ticket can be a good way to settle into a long flight. Some flights may offer first class pods which will make you feel like you are just casually
floating in a cocoon. You will feel physically more comfortable, and therefore you will have less time to think about your irrational fears. It is also said that the front of the plane
will have a smoother ride, and will be quieter.
This isn’t the most practical option (financially), but it could be worth it to avoid having to drive through the Atlantic ocean to the Italian vacation you’ve always wanted to take.
Get Therapy
If your fear of flying is interfering in a big way with your work and life, going to see a therapist could be a good option. There are therapists who can specifically help you overcome phobias. They may
even prescribe you a temporary anti-anxiety medicine that you can take right before your flight, especially if your panic is full blown like this.
Repetition is Key
The unfortunate truth about fears, is the only way to get rid of them is to face them. This means you’ll have to have a few uncomfortable flights.
But hopefully after the 5th or sixth time, you will begin to realize that it’s not so scary (or you’ll just take the pills the doctor ordered.)
Hopefully one or more of these tips will help you get over that fear of flying. The important thing to remember is life is short, and you shouldn’t let your anxieties rule your life. There’s a big world to see, and you can’t get there in a car. Besides- those are the real death machines. (An attempt to trade one irrational fear for another)
So take your time, but when you are ready to book that trip you’ve been putting off, book it with Luxevo Vacations.
