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Fear of Flying: Common Causes And When To See A Doctor
Find answers to commonly asked questions about fear of flying.
What is a Fear of Flying?
​It is a fear of being on a plane or helicopter while it is flying. Fear of flying is a complaint among people irrespective of their age. It is also called a flying phobia, flying anxiety, avophobia or aerophobia (this can also mean fear of drafts or of fresh air).
Fear of Flying Facts –
For some people flying is a major source of stress and anxiety. On the positive side most fear is due to do with lack of knowledge. Knowledge is literally power in this situation.
You can develop a fear of flying at any age. There can be various reasons for the development of flying and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.
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What triggers stress?Stress is your body’s reaction to a trigger. Its is generally a short-term experience. Stress is not necessarily negative. There can be positive affects from stress. When stress helps you pull of the impossible, it is positive. Stress can however lead to insomnia, poor concentration, and impaired ability to do the things you normally do, which is very negative. Stress is a response to a threat in any given situation.
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What triggers anxiety?Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that can be triggered by stress. Anxiety does not fade away, it hangs on and can cause significant consequences in social, occupational, and other important areas of your life affecting your ability to function. Long terms chronic stress can lead to long-term chronic anxiety. Anxiety & Stress is a complaint among people irrespective of their age. There can be various reasons for the development of Anxiety & Stress and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.
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How does stress affect your health?It can affect your health in many ways. It can cause headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain, heart palpitation, skin rashes, loss of sleep.
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