It is not clear if it is really one condition it appears to be heterogenous. The causes of flight phobia and the mechanisms by which it is maintained were not well understood as of 2016. Īround 60% of people with fear of flying report having some other anxiety disorder. The most extreme manifestations can include panic attacks or vomiting at the mere sight or mention of an aircraft or air travel.
Take-off, bad weather, and turbulence appear to be the most anxiety provoking aspects of flying. They will avoid flying if they can, and the fear, anxiety, and avoidance cause significant distress and impair their ability to function. People with fear of flying experience intense, persistent fear or anxiety when they consider flying, as well as during flying. The condition can be treated with exposure therapy, which works better when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy. Īcute anxiety caused by flying can be treated with anti-anxiety medication. It is also referred to as flying anxiety, flying phobia, flight phobia, aviophobia, aerophobia, or pteromerhanophobia (although aerophobia also means a fear of drafts or of fresh air). Fear of flying is a fear of being on an airplane, or other flying vehicle, such as a helicopter, while in flight.
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