The first time I ever flew in a plane was around the age of 11 or 12, and it was an event that excited and scared me at every thought prior to take-off.\u00a0 Once I was in the air, though, it was smooth sailing.<\/p>\n
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In fact, I didn’t even feel like I was in the air anymore; it much more seemed like I was on a bus or in a car if I never peeked out the window. It was at that moment that I realized that flying was never going to hold me back from seeing different parts of the world.<\/p>\n
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When I went to Italy<\/a> as part of a high school trip, I was a little nervous in the beginning with the thought of being \u201cup in the air\u201d for so many hours, but it didn’t take long to be put right back in place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For many, the prospect of scoring cheap flights<\/a> instills nothing but giddiness and the excitement of our next adventure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of us have even learned to love flying. There are many people in my life, however, that are actually still on the fence when it comes to flying, and it keeps them from pursuing their travel dreams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s a common fear that some millions of people around the world share, and while I can’t solve problems of this nature, I can offer some advice to consider and hopefully push you along into flying freely in the future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take a trip to the airport.<\/strong> People who are afraid of flying will start feeling anxious as soon as they enter the airport.\u00a0 The closer you can get to the action and make it feel normal, the better chance you have of making it to the plane.\u00a0 Plus, it gives you the opportunity to take a look around at all of the other people who are happily preparing to fly to London or Rome.\u00a0 If you’re hoping to take a trip of a lifetime sometime in the future, start occasionally taking a trip to the airport for a coffee and let it become a casual experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Look for outside help.<\/strong> As stated before, millions of people have some sort of fear or anxiety with flying.\u00a0 There are support groups and websites full of information and helpful tips for overcoming the fear, such as Flying without Fear<\/a>.\u00a0 If that doesn’t do the trick, consulting a medical doctor can be a viable option.\u00a0 He or she can recommend therapy sessions or even prescribe a slight sedative to help alleviate the fears that come from the idea of flying.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n