u/Dense-Boysenberry872

I’ve never had a fear of flying until I hit moderate turbulence that felt like we dropped 10 feet (I know we really didn’t). Followed by the plane shaking and vibrating crazy. I know those are both and normal things to experience when having moderate turbulence. Before that I was able to almost disassociate that I was on a plane. I’ve never really gotten nervous or have had a fear. But since I’ve experienced those issues above. I am absolutely terrified. I flew again after experiencing that and I did it but man I was absolutely scared shitless the entire time. I think plane hitting turbulence that made it feel like it was free falling was traumatizing for me…. I can repeat it in my head and have that same exact feeling in my stomach.

My friends who have had a similar situation, how did you get back into the routine of flying and not being afraid? Did you do certain therapy? I desperately need something.