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Many people come to hypnotherapy for help overcoming the
fear of flying. Some people are mildly anxious about flying but
find it gets worse over time -- others develop a full blown phobia
with no apparent reason.
In
my experience, there are three types of "fear of flying."
First there is the fear of a plane crash. Second is, the fear of
not being in control; and third is what seems to be more a symptom
of claustrophobia.
Usually the nervous flyer fits the profile of
someone who has flown many times in the past and didn't always experience
fear. Although, it isn't always the case, generally I do find that
the phobia or fear can be traced back to a specific event but didn't
necessarily become a problem or chronic at that point. The panic
symptoms developed later.
Many times the fear of flying begins at a time
when someone is going through other problems
or traumas and becomes an extension of that situation.
| Hypnosis can be extremely beneficial and often helps to eliminate
the fear completely. We start with a goal. Would you prefer
simply to be able to enjoy flying or to just cope with flying?
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Hypnotherapists generally see a healthy benefit
to fear, if that fear is logical. Illogical fear or irrational fear
however is just fear that has become a a little too intense. Hypnotherapy
can help you to diminish the fear. You will always have an internal
warning system should you ever need it but having confidence in
this realization allows you to enjoy your life in the way you deserve.
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