Overcoming Anxiety on long haul flights is life changing. Here’s how.
Exercise and meditation can provide found solace for anxiety, and so can mastering a long night’s sleep. But the prospect of long-haul flights can be a huge trigger many many, and renew anxiety. There are ways to address the issue and work through it so long haul travel can be transformed.
There are many health care professionals who are available to support anyone addressing this travel related anxiety issue who will prescribe breathing techniques, .visualisation strategies and more.
Strategies for an Anxiety-Free Flight Experience:
Pre-Flight Preparation: A week before departure, practicing the 4-4-4 breathing technique—inhale for four seconds, hold for four, and exhaling for four. This method can quickly became a staple for managing generalised anxiety.
Downloading a selection of TV shows or YouTube videos to a device, can also help, as can reimagining the flight as a personal relaxation retreat.
Researching the type of aircraft being flown on and its capacity and safety features can help. So much of this information is available online.
Early Arrival at the Airport:
Breaking from the rushed airport arrival chaos, arriving early can help. Engaging in 4-4-4 breathing exercises at th airport is a good go-to for added calm throughout the check-in process.
Embracing Radical Acceptance:
During takeoff, instead of succumbing to fear, practicing radical acceptance, and focusing on what can be controlled helps a lot.
This mental shift can transform takeoff into an intriguing, stress-free moment. And if the aircraft noises have been researched, understanding that the noises, movements and jolts are all normal can ease anxiety quickly.
Managing Turbulence with Continuous Breathing Techniques:
When turbulence happens, employing the 4-4-4 breathing technique is the best tool to reach for This consistent approach helps keep the nervous system controlled and will make any traveller feel composed throughout the flight.
Listening to pre-downloaded music, meditations or uplifting audio can also help and visual aids hep distract.
Seeking In-Flight Comfort:
Travelling with some little luxuries and comforts can also help throughout the flight. A favourite essential oil, sleep balm, chamomile tea, almonds, or even dark chocolate, can provide a sense of comfort and control during rough patches.
Expanding Horizons:
Conquering any fear can be empowering and lead to addressing other anxieties or fears within life. Anxiety on long haul flights is common and can also come and go with age or after a particular flight or major flight incident somewhere in the world that is on the news.
The key is to stay rational and become educated both about anxiety and how it works and about aircaft. Bon Voyage.
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