To begin to understand the difference between a simple fear of flying on a plane and aerophobia. The first condition is natural and logical: psychologically and biologically people are not adapted to "ride" through the air, and the fear rise in height - is a natural reaction of the nervous system. In the second case there is a particular mental state in which a person can not get over yourself and get on a plane.
Aerophobia manifestation related to the degree of adaptation to stress. At how freely people adapt to new conditions, the influence of many different factors. The first - the distinctive features of physiology (structure of the brain, nervous system type, etc..). The second - the disease, because many ailments change adaptation. For example, diabetes or elevated thyroid hormone levels make people more susceptible to the environment. However, even a runny nose in unusual flight conditions, some can cause an attack of unknown fear. The third reason - "news". The media often relish the details of accidents and give birth to panic in society. There are many other factors that provoke fear - for example, pregnancy. In general, according to statistics, more women among aerophobia. However, the causes of fear of men and women differ from each other. Men are worried about the fact that they can not control the situation. A woman suffering from excessive imagination.
To conquer fear, try to remove triggers. It is not necessary to anybody to discuss the crash. On the eve of a trip should not go on a diet. Before the flight, need to sleep, and the flight is necessary to arrive early - after all haste or delay creates additional stress.
Put on a comfortable plane, does not restrict movement clothes. If you are afraid of heights, do not sit next to the window. If you are experiencing due to turbulence, choose a place in the beginning of the passenger compartment, - in the tail shakes more. During the flight, do not give up food: it will increase the level of sugar in the blood and thus removes part of the alarm. Chewing gum also helps to cope with anxiety.
It is advisable not to use sleeping pills and sedatives medications. In unusual psychological and physical conditions of these drugs may give unexpected effect - for example, lead to overstimulation of the nervous system. In addition, aerophobia better not to drink alcohol.
Find the root cause of irrational fear - half the battle in getting rid of aerophobia, so some will be useful to meet with a psychologist or therapist.