Is aviophobia curable?

The current treatment of aviophobia involves the use of virtual reality exposure (VRE) therapy, which may include diaphragmatic breathing exercises [8-10]. One study suggests that the addition of visual feedback from physiological signals allows for the maintenance of long-term treatment gains [11].



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Pilots with a fear of heights aren't uncommon and in fact, the majority of people who are afraid of heights aren't affected by flying in an aircraft. There is a strong feeling of security when you close the door, and you should feel very comfortable in the hands of an experienced instructor.

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If you have aerophobia, you might also avoid movies, books or news stories that relate to air travel. Or you may become obsessed with learning about security measures at airports and on planes. It's also possible for people with aerophobia to have panic attacks before or during a flight.

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Airsickness is a specific form of motion sickness which is induced by air travel and is considered a normal response in healthy individuals.

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There is no specific cause of aerophobia, as the fear usually originates from a combination of factors. The fear of heights can be genetically inherited, or the fear of flying may be modeled to kids by their parents. Increased exposure to media that show plane crashes or other incidents may also play a role.

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Key points. There are only five basic fears, out of which almost all of our other so-called fears are manufactured. These fears include extinction, mutilation, loss of autonomy, separation, and ego death.

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