Leads readers step-by-step with proven techniques that finally make it possible to conquer their fear of flyingSuffering from aviophobia, the fear of flying, doesn't have to mean a life stuck on the ground. With the proven strategy and techniques taught in this helpful guide, even those who have avoided airplanes for years can regain their freedom to fly whenever it suits their purposes. Readers will come to understand why the fear of flying is a natural, common problem, but not an uncontrollable sign of danger.The self-help worksheets and materials in this book will help readers respond to their fears in ways that foster recovery. Whether they suffer with extreme claustrophobia, fear of panic attacks on the plane, the anticipatory anxiety of sitting idle on a plane for hours, or a fear of crashing, this book provides powerful clinical methods for overcoming these fears and becoming better passengers who can travel whenever and wherever they want.

With methods and exercises based on the author's extensive clinical experience, Panic Attacks Workbook helps people understand the true nature of their panic attacks. It demonstrates the vicious cycle of habitual responses that lead to debilitating attacks, teaches how to halt this self-destructive process, and guides people along a proven path that promotes recovery.David Carbonell outlines such cognitive behavioral methods as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive exposure, desensitization, relaxation, keeping a panic diary, and much more. He shows how to cultivate a personal attitude that facilitates solutions rather than placing blame.He clearly explains how the very nature of panic leads people into a chronic cycle of anticipation, panic, and helplessness, and details how to overcome this pattern with innovative responses and an attitude of acceptance. Charts, worksheets, and program outlines help point the way through the workbook and on to recovery.