I used to fly quite a lot before and never really worried about it.
Now that I have a wife and live in Australia, I routinely have to take 14h flights to get back to Europe.
14 hours is a long time without touching the ground.
Lately, I have started developing a fear of flying.
I guess my problem is the lack of control. The thought to have to let somebody else be in charge of my life is a bit upsetting. No amount of rationalization can overcome my fear.
I have read the statistics and I still feel afraid.
I Have started experiencing mild panic attacks. My head starts spinning, I am sweating profusely, my palms and wet and my heart is raising and I am grabbing the armrest in a desperate attempt to not die. Even the slightest turbulences now upset me.
I think I need some help, maybe therapy or medication.
My next flight is in 6 months from now and I am already starting to be afraid of it.
Even just reading this thread made me feel uncomfortable.
Now that I have a wife and live in Australia, I routinely have to take 14h flights to get back to Europe.
14 hours is a long time without touching the ground.
Lately, I have started developing a fear of flying.
I guess my problem is the lack of control. The thought to have to let somebody else be in charge of my life is a bit upsetting. No amount of rationalization can overcome my fear.
I have read the statistics and I still feel afraid. I Have started experiencing mild panic attacks. My head starts spinning, I am sweating profusely, my palms and wet and my heart is raising and I am grabbing the armrest in a desperate attempt to not die. Even the slightest turbulences now upset me.
I think I need some help, maybe therapy or medication.
My next flight is in 6 months from now and I am already starting to be afraid of it. Even just reading this thread made me feel uncomfortable.