I have an irrational phobia of flying, I know all the stats about how flying is safest way to travel. I was wondering if someone could explain the why though. I’m hoping that if I can better understand what makes it safe that maybe I won’t be afraid when I fly.
Edit: to everyone who has commented with either personal stories or directly answering the question I just want you to know you all have moved me to tears with your caring. If I could afford it I would award every comment with gold.
Edit2: wow way more comments and upvotes then I ever thought I’d get on Reddit. Thank you everyone. I’m gonna read them all this has actually genuinely helped.
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You know what really helped me?
Watching those Air Crash Investigation shows. Don’t get me wrong – I still *hate* having to fly – but knowing a little more about the technical side of airplanes and those brave souls who fly ’em actually makes it – *somehow* – just a teeny bit less daunting.
Understanding the science parts a bit more helps me get past the irrational “YES BUT THIS ONE TIME I’LL BE THE UNLUCKY CHARM AND WE’LL ALL DIE” parts.
(fwiw I’m old and have flown for literally decades and I still dislike it. But that’s why God invented vodka and valium)
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