This traps us in our fight of flight response. This can explain the different symptoms of anxiety from why we overthink (we are trying to anticipate danger) to the tension in our muscles (our body is getting ready to respond to danger).
Most people with aerophobia respond well to treatment such as psychotherapy. One study suggests that some people's symptoms improved for two to three years after CBT. It's possible for aerophobia to return after treatment, so some people may need ongoing therapy.
Understanding TriggersAnd someone who fears heights might become terrified thinking about flying many miles above the ground. The list of triggers is long: turbulence, take-off, landings, terrorism, crashes, social anxieties, or being too far from home.