How to overcome the fear of flying?
I have a friend who is terrified of flying. She won't get on a plane for fear that the plane might crash. She won't travel overseas or very far from her state because she won't get on an airplane. She only travels by car, train or by ship (on cruise).
I tried to tell her that she is missing out on so much by not being able to travel overseas. I also told her that she is much more likely to die on a car crash than on a plane crash, according to what I have read.
But nothing would do to convince her. She just won't get on a plane. She has never been on an airplane her entire life.
Have you or anyone you know been in a similar situation? If so, how did you or they overcome the fear of flying?
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