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Phone, chocolate and music: experts said that it will help overcome the fear of flying

On the eve of the long-awaited vacation, many people think not about rest, but about the upcoming flight by plane. About 30 percent of the world's population is afraid of flying. Experts talked about how to overcome fear and enjoy flying, writes Lenta.Ru.

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Unfortunately, these tips will not work for those who are afraid to fly so much that they experience extreme stress at the mere thought of an airplane. If you have aerophobia, you can get rid of it only with the help of professional psychologists, and not articles on the Internet. But if you are just nervous before your next trip and think there is a way to transfer flights easier, here are some tips that will allow you to enjoy your time spent in the air.

Arm yourself with statistics

Everyone who is afraid of flying has heard that an incomparably greater number of people die in road accidents each year than in plane crashes, and "if you are afraid of airplanes, then avoid taxi rides." But it’s hard for the human brain to believe this, especially when a person is afraid. Let's help him.

Visit Flightradar24.com. It shows all the planes that are currently in the air. If you live in a large city, you will see that several dozen planes are flying to it right now. Zoom out and hundreds, even thousands of icons will appear on the map. Every two or three seconds in the world, a plane takes off or lands. No accidents and incidents. Because everything is thought out in aviation, and passenger safety is given the most important place.

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“Flying today is safer than walking down the street or even being at home. The worst thing you can do before a flight is to study air crashes and aircraft reviews. Better try to relax and get ready: arm yourself with information and useful applications. On the plane do not grab the armrests at the slightest movement, breathe smoothly and calmly. And most importantly, if fear limits your freedom of choice and movement, seek professional help from one of the centers for treating aerophobia. The courses are effective even if you, like most aerophobes, don’t believe that something will help you, ”says Alexei Gervash, pilot, psychologist, founder of the“ Fly Without Fear ”aerophobia treatment center.

Choose a convenient place

Do not rely on the employee at the check-in counter, choose where you will sit on your own: on some ticket sales services this can be done already at the time of purchase and almost all airlines allow you to choose a seat during online check-in.

When choosing a place, be guided by two principles. First: a place should not exacerbate your fears. Afraid of heights - do not sit by the window; be afraid of enclosed spaces - do not take a place between two chairs.

The second principle: you should be as comfortable as possible. Seats in economy class with narrow seats and minimal legroom will make you think every minute that you are flying and you feel bad. So, if you can, spend money on a business class, if not, look for more spacious seats in an economy class cabin. Usually they are in the front row, right after the business.

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We do not recommend taking places at the emergency exit, this can only increase your fear of flying, especially if the stewardess approaches you and will personally explain what to do in an emergency. Also, do not sit in the tail: with turbulence there shakes the most. An ideal place for a person who is afraid to fly - in the forefront after a business class, at the aisle.

Learn useful information

Try to figure out what exactly scares you in flight, and try to dispel these fears yourself. For example, if you don’t understand how this big and heavy thing stays in the air and doesn’t fall, read about the basics of aerodynamics or ask someone who knows to explain to you. Are you afraid that during turbulence the plane will fall apart in the air? Learn what turbulence is.

In general, analyze your fear and try to get to the bottom of its underlying cause. And then look for information on the Internet. If you’re very afraid, ask someone from your relatives or friends for help: let them give you not Internet scare stories that may fall at the beginning of search results, but a filtered and reasonable answer to the question “What if?”.

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Download the useful application to your phone

Before the upcoming flight, download the SkyGuru app. It was developed by a professional pilot and specialist in working with people who are afraid to fly. The application helps to understand what is happening with the aircraft at this particular moment. Information about the flight will be downloaded to your smartphone before the flight, and before landing, you can at any time see where you are and find out how the weather outside affects the plane. The application recognizes various sounds and explains their origin, and also gives the user useful tips.

The application is free, but you will have to pay a little less than $ 5 for each flight. Not cheap, but you must admit that your peace of mind is worth it.

You can use the demo version, which will explain how the weather on takeoff and landing will affect your sensations, as well as roughly predict turbulence.

Learn to relax

It is important to relax without alcohol: it is not recommended to use it during flights, since it has a bad effect on blood vessels and pressure, and your body experiences high loads in the air.

Better start practicing meditation, put together a playlist of your favorite soothing music, take knitting (knit bamboo needles in this case) or embroidery, buy coloring for adults - in general, any activity that will help you relax and get distracted. You can still download several films on the road or take a good book.

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Get ready for the flight

In a small cosmetic bag, put a bar of chocolate, candy or chewing gum - psychologists say that chewing or resolving sweets helps to distract from frightening circumstances. In addition, if you chew on landing or take-off, it will be less likely to lay ears.

Also put a sleeping mask, a special pillow and ear plugs in your bag - they will help to abstract from the flight. Dress as comfortable as possible and grab slippers or warm socks: you should be comfortable and well.

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