What can I do if I'm afraid of flying?

"I just got back from my first flying vacation in nineteen years," explains Anon. Sandra, on the other hand, went more than a decade without flying and once thought she'd "never get on a plane again." Nigel lived for twenty years with "severe anxiety" just thinking about flying, but after his trip from Vancouver, he admits that he now "almost enjoys it." These testimonies reflect a reality that affects 25% of the world's population: the fear of flying.

Aerophobia is an intense and irrational fear of flying that manifests itself with physical symptoms and catastrophic thoughts, leading to active avoidance of flights. It's not just a temporary discomfort, but a phobia that can cause profound anxiety and seriously limit the sufferer's quality of life.

In Spain, 14% of the population feels uncomfortable with the idea of flying, and 9% avoid this mode of transportation.

To address this issue, there are specialized programs that combine psychological therapy, anxiety management techniques, and a gradual exposure method using virtual reality. This technology simulates flights in a controlled environment, helping people cope with fear and learn to control their emotions.

These processes, which typically last several months with weekly sessions, offer close, personalized support. The cases of Anon, Sandra, and Nigel are an example of the positive impact these courses can have. Because overcoming aerophobia doesn't just mean flying again; it means regaining the freedom to explore, travel, and connect with the world.