Debbie Seaman, Seaman Debbie
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Total reviews: 11
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
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Having experienced an aborted take off, a collision whilst taxiing and a drop in altitude which left a stewardess in tears, I feel I'm well equipped to comment on this book.I'm a 34 year old balanced/sensible male who for some bizarre reason conjures up terrible nightmares before each flight, dwells on them and then allows fear to breed fear - almost to the point of not travelling.
I've tried all sorts - pills, alcohol,more alcohol, but to no avail. Until buying this book I couldn't talk, eat or begin to relax on a plane - even whilst cruising. I used to spend the entire flight waiting for the engines to fail or imagining the pilots were dealing with some sort of emergency (whilst we sat in our seats, oblivious to our imminent demise).
I also knew my fear was irrational, but that made it worse - I felt totally isolated in my own private hell and as there was nothing to do on the plane (or nothing I could do) I let my imagination run riot.
Anyway, to get to the point, something had to be done. I bought this book and it gave me exactly what I wanted - reasons why things go 'bump in the flight', reassurance on the safety/maintainance aspects (I'm no longer waiting for the plane to drop out of the sky. I mean, do people worry about a car just stopping on the motorway - and that's only got one engine!)
I no longer watch the stewardesses and assume that if they're not smiling the planes about to crash. I'm amazed I thought that way now.
Unlike other phobics (and a couple of the reviewers that critisized this book) I've always known there isn't a magic cure
and I'm the one whose got to change the way I think about flying.
I've had to go from knowing it's irrational, but feeling petrified, to knowing it's irrational and actually believing it's the safest form of transport.
I'm not there yet, but I'm slowly winning. In fact on three of my last four flights I've been able to eat and talk !!
Many thanks Debbie - your book was money well spent.
Editorial Review:
Roughly one in five people are afraid of flying. This handbook helps overcome the phobia by explaining how planes fly, their safety features and taking a realistic look at the infinitesimally small risks involved. It also describes suitable relaxation techniques and tips for remaining calm.
