Aerophobia
Aero is associated with air, so aerophobia means the dread of flying. Even though airplane accidents or crashes are actually not very common, this condition is affecting millions of people. It is estimated that around 1 out of 3 people experience some degree of this fear. Some common symptoms of this phobia include disoriented feelings, rapid heartbeat, and trembling. Sometimes, people with aerophobia might avoid flying. The condition can be treated with exposure therapy, in which you will be progressively and gradually introduced to flying. You might start with imagining yourself on an aircraft before sitting on a real plane and taking a flight. [4]
