aerophobe
Avoids air travel
An aerophobe is someone with an irrational fear of flying or of air and drafts.
The fear of flying, also called aviophobia, is the more common application, affecting people who experience anxiety or panic at the thought of air travel.
As an aerophobe, she always took the train, even for cross-country trips.
The related noun aerophobia names the condition itself.
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
hyperventilation · nausea · dizziness · restlessness · agitation · overwhelm · breathlessness · crying
Dread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- aviophobiaFear of flying
- triggersCauses or activates
Curative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- cognitive-behavioralRelating thought to action
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
meditation · mindfulness · visualization · sedatives · beta-blockers · hypnotherapy · resilience
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
sweating · hyperventilation · nausea · dizziness · restlessness · agitation · overwhelm · breathlessness · crying · freezing
acrophobia
Dread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- aviophobiaFear of flying
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- cognitive-behavioralRelating thought to action
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
psychotherapy · meditation · mindfulness · visualization · sedatives · beta-blockers · hypnotherapy · resilience
turbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
airliner · cabin · seatbelt · boarding · taxiing · ascent · descent · cruising · window-seat · tray-table
grounded
Stable and realistic
aerophobeaerophile
Lover of flight
frequent flyer · pilot · aviator · road warrior · jet setter
aerophobedaredevil
Reckless risk-taker
thrill-seeker · adrenaline junkie · risk-taker · adventurer · skydiver