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Community MemberSelf-compassion is everything
Even if you are super scared, be kind to yourself. Treat yourself with the same compassion you would offer a close friend in the same situation. Be your main support: say kind words, hug yourself, speak with a gentle voice. Change criticism to empathy.
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Community MemberFebruary 24, 2026 at 12:08 PM
This is huge. Most fearful fliers are incredibly harsh on themselves. They feel ashamed of their fear. They think they are weak or broken. But here is the thing - fear of flying is not a weakness. It is your nervous system doing what it was designed to do - protect you. The problem is not you. The problem is that the protection system fires in the wrong context. So be kind to yourself. You deserve it.
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