Whether You’re Jetting Off Or Having A Staycation, Don’t Let Your Anxieties Hold You Back
Fear of flying putting you off your dream holiday? You’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to harbour a phobia of some sort and it can lead to people avoiding certain places because of it.
“The thought of encountering the subject of fear can be paralysing,” says psychologist Dr Mark Winwood. “But if we think about our fears differently, we can see them as a motivating force.”
Here are some ways you can do this...
Fear of the sea
A fear of the ocean is often deep-rooted and can be linked to a fear of the unknown. It can be caused by everything from big waves, to being seasick on a boat, or even receiving bad news while on the beach.
HOW TO CURE IT: “You might feel anxious by the sea, but not know why,” says counsellor Lorna Cordwell. “Think back to why you might have that anxiety. Understanding this will then help a therapist to work through those feelings with you, which may have been suppressed and forgotten.”
Fear of flying
This story is from the January 2019 edition of Good Health Choices.
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