I am very much the latter: Turbulence anxiety is the bane of my travel existence.
First of all, what is turbulence?
Turbulence occurs whenirregular air currents disrupt the path of the plane.
Turbulence is a common event while flying and is rarely associated with any real danger or risk.
During the summer season, heat thermals can impact why its so turbulent during takeoff and landing.
Can something bad actually happen when the flight gets turbulent?
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(According to NPR, itsalmost unheard offor turbulence to cause a plane crash.)
But if turbulencedoeshappen, its not a sign of the plane going down or crashing.
This is why pilots ask passengers to return to their seats during rough patches.
Try these tips to help you cope with turbulence anxiety the next time youre on a plane.
There tends to be less turbulence in the early mornings or overnight, says Dr. Smith.
Yes, believe it or not, its one good reason to take those red-eye flights.
If youre flying at night and have the window seat, keep your shade open.
you might get creative when picturing something calming.
The same goes for coffee.
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You also can speak to flight attendants any time throughout the flight.
(Check out somemore techniques for escaping catastrophic thinkingand other anxiety mind traps.)
Reassure yourself after the flight
Its not uncommon for flight anxiety to continue after you land.
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