One of the real reasons for flight anxiety is fear of being judged. This roots back to ancient times when a person not accepted by the community was basically doomed.
Everyone coming to my course initially thinks their fear has something to do with flight risks. However, one real reason is the fear of being judged by people around them.
Fear of being judged by society roots back to ancient times. Just a few thousand years ago, a person not accepted by the community was basically doomed. Today, everything's changed. We can be ourselves—our real selves—without fear of being expelled.
One of the real reasons for flight anxiety is fear of being judged. This roots back to ancient times when a person not accepted by the community was basically doomed.
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About the author
Pilot & Fear of Flying Specialist
Alex Gervash leverages 31 years of aviation safety expertise and nearly two decades as a fear of flying specialist to help travelers reclaim the skies. Having guided over 16,000 clients through flight fear treatment, he bridges the gap between technical pilot knowledge and trauma therapy. His unique methodology integrates Somatic Experiencing and EMDR with polyvagal theory to address the physiological roots of panic attacks on planes and specific triggers like landing fear. Whether acting as a virtual flight companion or a clinical guide, Alex provides evidence-based strategies for those struggling with aviation anxiety and the deep-seated shame often associated with fear of flying.