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BTS Music Conquers Fear of Flying
25 Jul
Summary
- A woman named Debbie Adamson conquered her fear of flying.
- She used music from the K-pop group BTS to manage her anxiety.
- Adamson had not flown for 17 years before this breakthrough.
A woman named Debbie Adamson has successfully overcome a crippling fear of flying, an aerophobia that had kept her grounded for 17 years. Her phobia originated from a distressing first flight experience years ago. Adamson's fear was so intense that in 2006, she attempted to sabotage a family trip to Orlando by hiding her passport.
Last year, Adamson decided to confront her fear, aided by insights from a pilot friend and a support group. To prepare for a trip to Santorini for her 40th wedding anniversary, she took a test flight to Orlando. During this flight, she discovered that listening to music by the K-pop group BTS significantly calmed her.
Adamson created a dedicated playlist of BTS songs, which helped her manage sensory overload during take-off and turbulence. She described this as giving herself "permission to not be frightened anymore." Previously, her severe anxiety caused extreme distress, including crying for hours and holding onto her husband so tightly it led to arthritis.
Having faced her fear, Adamson now feels empowered by her self-awareness and logic-based approach. She hopes her journey will inspire others struggling with similar phobias, indicating she is planning future travels.
