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Having a fear of flying<\/a> is no joke, and being told that you\u2019re more likely to get into a car accident than a plane crash often does little to assuage your anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n But a new tip for nervous fliers<\/a> has been doing the round online and people claim it actually works.<\/p>\n Posting on TikTok<\/a>, a user known as @elenaarco1 claimed that she had such an extreme fear, that before takeoff she\u2019d have \u2018full-on panic attacks\u2019 and has had to get off a plane on several occasions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Elena said she\u2019d tried every kind of calming method she could think of to ease her emotions, but to no avail \u2014 until she tried a \u2018ridiculous\u2019 tip.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018I came across a video of someone saying they always listen to a song that feels way too ridiculous to crash to,\u2019 she explained in her video.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tSign up to The Getaway newsletter\t\t\t<\/p>\n Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Ever since, every time the plane takes off, I put on Come On Eileen<\/a> by Dexys Midnight Runners and honestly it\u2019s helped more than anything else ever has.\u2019<\/p>\n Thousands of people have liked the trick, with dozens commenting to share that they do it too whenever they are on planes.<\/p>\n A user named @francescalc12 replied: \u2018Omg!! This is my turbulence song, I play it on repeat whenever I get scared.\u2019 While @danielleide2 shared: \u2018Party Rock Anthem does the trick.\u2019<\/p>\n Similarly, @emilyjane__96 wrote: \u2018I put Top Gun\u2019s Danger Zone on! Feels iconic on take off.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018Try it, honestly! You won\u2019t regret it. Pure rush of adrenaline and reframes the take off in a positive way. Makes you feel like a sick fighter pilot.\u2019<\/p>\n Others revealed they listened to Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield<\/a> which \u2018saved\u2019 them, Supertramp\u2019s The Logical Song, and even the Coral Chorus Lobby Music from Fortnite.\u00a0<\/p>\n What does a psychologist think?<\/p>\n Is there actually any real merit to this tip? We asked a psychologist for her expert opinion.<\/p>\n Dr Claire Vowell<\/a> told Metro<\/strong> that it will all depend on the person, as treating fear is not a \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 approach.<\/p>\n \u2018Fear of flying is common but there are lots of different reasons why someone would develop a phobia, for example a negative flying experience, fear because they\u2019ve never been on a plane or because of anxieties in other areas,\u2019 she said. <\/p>\n \u2018Fear of flying is treatable but it\u2019s not a one-size-fits all approach.<\/p>\n \u2018Listening to a silly song on the plane may be helpful to someone as it would serve as a form of \u201ccognitive distraction\u201d, which stops the brain from focusing on the perceived threat.<\/p>\n \u2018But it should be noted that this is a short-term coping strategy and doesn\u2019t address the underlying causes.\u2019<\/p>\n She added that for those in need of a more long-term solution, they should consider trying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which the NHS <\/a>defines as \u2018a type of talking therapy where a therapist helps you to change how you think and act\u2019.<\/p>\n \u2018CBT is an effective treatment choice to understand the anxiety cycle. Learning how aeroplanes work is also a common approach. Common to other phobias, controlled exposure is considered the most effective treatment. This involves gradually building up to the experience of flying itself.\u2019<\/p>\n Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Arrow Arrow
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