aviophobia
Fear of flying
Aviophobia is fear of flying in aircraft.
The fear may stem from concerns about crashes, heights, enclosed spaces, or loss of control.
It ranges from mild anxiety to panic severe enough to prevent air travel entirely.
Also called aerophobia or flight phobia.
Her aviophobia meant she always took the train.
Irrational dread of flying
- acrophobiaDread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- thanatophobiaDread of perishing
Chaotic flow patterns
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
sweating · hyperventilation · nausea · dizziness · breathlessness · restlessness · tension · agitation
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
sedatives · beta-blockers · hypnotherapy · EMDR · mindfulness
aerophobia
Irrational dread of flying
- acrophobiaDread of elevated positions
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
turbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
crashing · boarding · delays · window-seat
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
trembling · sweating · hyperventilation · nausea · dizziness · breathlessness · restlessness · tension · agitation · distress
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
medication · sedatives · beta-blockers · hypnotherapy · EMDR · mindfulness
driving
Controlling a vehicle
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