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Ellie Fennell

"My fear of flying made me convinced the plane would crash"

A composite image shows steps leading up to a plane on the left, and Sarah Shine and her partner on holiday on the right.

If you're scared of flying, you’re not alone. The NHS estimates that 10 million people in the UK have a phobia, making it the most common type of anxiety disorder. And at this time of year, as friends jet off on holidays, a fear of flying may feel more pronounced than ever.

"Phobias generally stem from a traumatic experience, like bad turbulence on a plane or being bitten by a dog when young," explains clinical psychologist Dr Jo Stuart.

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