What is Pteromerhanophobia?


What is Pteromerhanophobia? Fear of flying is a fear of being on an airplane, or other flying vehicle, such as a helicopter, while in flight. It is also referred to as flying anxiety, flying phobia, flight phobia, aviophobia, aerophobia, or pteromerhanophobia (although aerophobia also means a fear of drafts or of fresh air).


What is Pseudodysphagia?

Pseudodysphagia, in its severe form, is the irrational fear of swallowing or, in its minor form, of choking. The symptoms are psychosomatic, so while the sensation of difficult swallowing feels authentic to the individual, it is not based on a real physical symptom.


How do you overcome Pteromerhanophobia?

Distress Tolerance Techniques For instance, during a flight, engaging in a favorite activity, listening to calming music, or even practicing deep-breathing exercises can help divert the mind from panic.


What is Aviaphobia?

avi·?o·?pho·?bia ?a-ve-?-'fo-be-? ?a- variants or less commonly aviaphobia. : intense fear or dislike of flying : aerophobia. Relatively few of the estimated 25 million Americans who suffer from aviophobia avoid flying altogether.