About this book
It starts with an innocent, altogether reasonable worry: What if the plane has a mechanical defect? What if I have a panic attack? Then the anxious thoughts multiply. You may know that these fears are irrational, but that doesn''t slow them down. And before you know it, the risks of flying seem so great, you can''t even think about getting on a plane.
It''s easy to keep aerophobia at bay for years by simply avoiding air travel. But amid all the lost vacations, missed opportunities for business travel, and rare visits to far-flung loved ones, you may decide it''s time to put away your fear of flying for good. Flying without Fear is an essential guidebook for the millions of people who have made that decision. Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, the program in this book will prepare you for every sight, sound, and sensation you will experience in the airport and airplane. This fully revised and updated edition also includes new information about terrorism concerns and airport security measures adopted after 9/11.
•Practice the anxiety-stopping strategies in this book before you board the plane
•Take this carry-on package of tips & techniques with you when you go
•Fly anywhere with confidence and composure
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Flying After 9/11
- Fears and Phobias
- The Physiology of Fear
- Techniques for Coping with Fearful Responses
- Developing a Valid Information Base: Industry, Personnel, and Airplanes
- Developing a Valid Information Base: Aerodynamics, Flight Planning, Weather, and Miscellaneous Concerns
- Developing a Valid Information Base: Terrorism
- Coping with Anticipatory Anxiety
- Coping on the Plane
- Developing Your Flight Plan and Using Guided Imagery
- After Your First Successful Flight
- References