Chuck now a successful courageous flyer
For me, there was a great deal of guilt associated with my inability to visit an airport, let alone get on a plane and fly. All the family milestones, all the support I should have been able to provide, but couldn’t due to my inability to travel. Chuck

Di overcame her fear of flying and travels to Greece, France
During the flight, I was so tense, stressed and convinced that I was about to die in any minute, I almost started running up and down the aisle.  I said to my husband, "I'm gonna freak out! I'm gonna get up and start running!" I couldn't sit still!  I was trying to find where the "safest" place of the plane was! My poor husband said to me, "The only thing that would accomplish is getting us kicked off of the plane!" and of course, that's what I really wanted to have happen.  Then I'd be off!   I felt like I had to get off the plane, and of course, the plane can't just "pull over and let me out!"   D.L.

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your reaction on each of the following questions?
(1 = no investment - doesn’t really relate to me, 10= completely invested - absolutely me)

1. Regardless of weather conditions, time, or distance, would you rather drive rather than fly?

2.  Do you suffer anxiety days or even months ahead of a scheduled flight?

3.  Have you had a panic attack associated with flying, the preparation for a flight or driving others to the airport?

4.  Do you have "grin and bear it", or white-knuckle flights, trying to keep your secret from others?

5.  Do you use alcohol and/or medications to overcome flight anxiety?

6.  Are you willing to disappoint family, employers and even yourself by missing:

• Marriages
• Visiting ill family or friends
• Business engagements
• Vacations
• Funerals

7.  Have you given up job opportunities rather than fly?

8.  Do you explain your reluctance to fly by saying:

• I am a control freak.
• I am a perfectionist.
• I would be OK if I flew the plane.
• I am claustrophobic
• I would be OK if I could get out anytime I wanted.
• I would be OK if there were no turbulence.
• I am afraid because I don't want something to happen to me and leave my children behind.

If you have come to this web-site it indicates that you are struggling with some fear of flying. Any yes answers show where and how much needless energy you are spending on avoiding flying rather than embracing your other more important personal goals.

YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR THIS PROGRAM!