'I am not alone'

Q: I would just like to say that one paragraph of the little you wrote on flying has made me feel so much better.... knowing I am not odd or alone. It described me perfectly. I was a seasoned traveller, had a terrifying panic attack on a plane last year, and am now terrified to get on the plane next week....

However, your description has made me feel normal, and made me realise.. If I get on the plane calm and relaxed next week... I should be fine!!

Thanks a lot.. I no longer feel like an oddity....

A: Thanks for those nice comments - it’s good to know the information on this site helps people find their own way of handing things.

A suggestion... Deal with the panic habit first. The flying phobia may well be the result of the panic - which in turn, generally results from a period of sustained stress or anxiety or lifestyle disruption.

We have a whole section on this website devoted to information about panic attacks and the various ways of dealing with them.

Important: please read our caution regarding all health-related advice.

‘I’m not the only fearful flyer!’