Aviophobia affects 6.5 percent of the population. "Aviophobia, a fear of flying, affects 6.5 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health." Getty Images Oct. 7, 2013 ...
For years I suffered from severe fear of flying. I would get anxiety, body shakes, and diarrhea while traveling by plane. Three small changes made flying more bearable for me. My family travels ...