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Skydiving is associated with a lot of feelings: excitement, adrenaline, bravery, fear, anxiety, stress. The full gamut. That\u2019s what makes it so amazing! When it comes to skydiving for the first time, anxiety is one of the most dominant emotions people feel leading up to the big day. And that\u2019s completely normal! Jumping out of an airplane can be a scary thing to do<\/a>: our brains are actually hard-wired to be apprehensive in order to keep us safe! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Skydiving with anxiety doesn\u2019t sound like nearly as much fun as jumping out of an airplane should be. The good news is, there are incredibly effective ways to overcome skydiving anxiety and still enjoy the experience of flying through the air with just your body and a parachute. Let\u2019s get into it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Skydiving Anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is plenty to be nervous about when it comes to jumping out of an airplane. Rocketing through the sky toward the ground at 120 mph isn\u2019t anything the human body was ever built to do \u2013 and your brain knows it. So it\u2019s understandable that you may experience some pre-jump nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing in the world that compares to skydiving. Both from a life-changing experience perspective and from the point of view of knowing what to expect. You have no real way of knowing exactly what skydiving is going to feel like<\/a>, and the human mind tends to have anxiety around the unknown. Being uncertain of the sensations that come with leaving an airplane<\/a> mid-flight and how your body will react to those feelings is a completely normal reason to feel a bit stressed before your first jump<\/a>. We\u2019ve all been there, we know how big that moment is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s not forget about those who are afraid of heights<\/a>. That fear adds a whole new level of anxiety to the typical jump day stress. Skydiving is, after all, entirely about the altitude. The good news, though, is that skydiving happens so <\/em>high up that it doesn\u2019t actually trigger a fear of heights! It can even help you overcome that lifelong fear<\/a> of elevated spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going skydiving for the first time is the perfect storm for stress and anxiety. The unknown, the extreme nature of the jump, the full commitment required of you at the threshold \u2013 it\u2019s no joke! So don\u2019t be deterred by any nerves you might be feeling before you take the leap. In fact, you should be more worried if you aren\u2019t <\/em>nervous! Being scared of new things is only human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And once you acknowledge those fears, you can get to work on overcoming them so that you can have the time of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Preparation <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Even though it may be your<\/em> first time, you have the benefit of joining a long history of people jumping out of airplanes for fun. That means there\u2019s plenty of tried and true tips and tricks for getting mentally and physically prepared<\/a> for your first skydive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things you can do to prepare is remove the element of the unknown<\/a> as much as possible. You\u2019ll feel a lot better about what you\u2019re about to do if you have an idea of what to expect. Here\u2019s where living in the age of the internet is your best friend! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading customer reviews<\/a> from your chosen dropzone is a great place to start your demystifying journey. What better way to learn about the experience than from people just like you? You can also watch skydiving videos on YouTube and social media to get a first-hand look at what the skydiving process entails. You\u2019ll get a glimpse into the process, the people, and the smiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve done that, get an idea of how to get your body ready for the jump. It will help you feel like you have some control over the experience. You can do this by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n