Jennifer Aniston is revealing how she managed to overcome her fear of flying, since flight anxiety increases amid the recent aviation news.
In a recent interview with Travel + LeisureThe actress, better known for her role as Rachel Green in “Friends”, shared that although she loves to travel, she has an “extreme fear of flying.”
Aniston would continue to small rituals while approaching a plane, including touching the exterior of the aircraft with its right palm and stepping on the plane with the right foot.
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But the actress revealed that recent hypnosis therapy has taught her to suspend those superstitions, and has proven effective.
Aniston says through Travel + Leisure that he has an “extreme fear of flying.” (Instagram/@Jenniferaniston; Istock)
“I have not been doing the right hand, the right foot, and now it is surprisingly good!” She said.
Aniston shared that he practices the work of breath to spend long flights, and will rise from his seat, walk and stretch.
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“Connecting a good meditation can lead you to happen,” he added.
Aniston (not in the photo) recommends listening to a “good meditation” while flying. (Istock)
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author -based in Manhattan, commented on the use of hypnosis to relieve travel apprehension, mentioning that he has worked with patients who have also fought with fear of flying.
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“Although I don’t use hypnosis, I know some therapists who have succeeded,” he shared with Fox News Digital.
“It is important to keep in mind that it is not a magical bullet as some people might think.”
A psychotherapist says that attacking the root of anxiety will help conquer “irrational thoughts” on flight. (Istock)
Addressing the root of anxiety is more important to help challenge “irrational thoughts”, according to Alpert.
“I tend to focus on behavior techniques and cognitive strategies, proven practical methods that generate trust and help eliminate anxiety,” he said.
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“If hypnosis serves as a catalyst for someone to rethink their fear and feel more in control, well. But too often, people look for a quick solution instead of working to strengthen their mentality.”
