Flying anxiety guide

Medically reviewed by , board-certified psychiatrist. Verify independently: ORCID, Wikidata, NPI Registry, verification page.

Published · Medically reviewed · Updated

Why a safe activity feels dangerous at 35,000 feet, and a concrete plan for before and during the flight.

How to cite this page

Short: Flying anxiety guide. AnxietyResource, medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA. https://anxietyresource.org/tools/flying-anxiety-guide/

APA: AnxietyResource. (2026, July 8). Flying anxiety guide. Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA. https://anxietyresource.org/tools/flying-anxiety-guide/

MLA: "Flying anxiety guide." AnxietyResource, medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, 8 Jul 2026, anxietyresource.org/tools/flying-anxiety-guide/.