Have you ever felt paralysing fear while boarding a plane, standing at a great height, or swimming in deep water, despite never having had a traumatic experience linked to it in this life? You may not be alone. Many people struggle with intense phobias that seem to have no clear cause. But what if the root of these fears lies not in this life, but in one before?
In this article, we explore how phobias such as the fear of flying, drowning, or heights may originate from past life events. We also look at practical methods for identifying and releasing these fears to help you move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Understanding Phobias Without a Logical Source
Phobias are intense, irrational fears that can arise suddenly and strongly. They often emerge in childhood or early adulthood, but sometimes even later in life. In many cases, people cannot trace the fear to a specific event or trauma.
Common examples include:
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Fear of flying (aviophobia)
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Fear of drowning (aquaphobia)
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Fear of heights (acrophobia)
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Fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
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Fear of fire, snakes, or being buried alive
When these fears interfere with daily life and cannot be explained by current-life experiences, some individuals look to past-life regression as a possible explanation.
Can Phobias Come from Past Lives?
The concept of past lives suggests that our souls have lived before, possibly many times. In each life, we gather experiences, both pleasant and traumatic. According to past life regression therapists, strong unresolved trauma from a previous life may carry over into the present one.
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Someone who died in a plane crash in a previous life may now have a fear of flying.
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A person who drowned in an earlier life might panic in water, even if they’ve never had a near-drowning experience now.
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A soul who fell from a great height might now feel dizzy or terrified on bridges or high balconies.
These phobias act as warning signals. The subconscious, still holding memory of a past trauma, triggers fear as a protective measure.
Case Examples
Case 1: The Woman Who Couldn’t Fly
A woman in her forties had never flown in her life. Even seeing a plane gave her a cold sweat and a racing heart. During a past life regression, she saw herself as a soldier in World War II, falling from a burning aircraft over enemy territory. As she relived the experience and released the emotion tied to it, her fear began to ease. Within months, she took her first flight.
Case 2: The Man Who Feared the Ocean
A man loved beaches but couldn’t go near deep water. He would panic in pools and avoid boat rides. Under hypnosis, he recalled a past life as a sailor in the 1700s who drowned during a storm. After several regression sessions and follow-up integration work, his fear reduced significantly. He later learned to swim.
How to Identify If Your Fear Has Past Life Roots
To determine whether your phobia stems from a past life, consider the following:
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Lack of Logical Cause
If the fear appears without a known trauma in your current life, it may suggest a past life source. -
Emotional Intensity
If the fear causes overwhelming emotion that feels much stronger than the situation calls for, it may have deeper roots. -
Recurring Dreams or Nightmares
Some people dream of crashing, drowning, falling, or being trapped, often from a first-person perspective. -
Body Reactions
Sometimes the body “remembers” even if the mind does not. Physical symptoms like sweating, rapid heartbeat, or nausea may occur even before conscious thoughts arise.
Techniques for Overcoming Past Life-Based Phobias
1. Past Life Regression (PLR)
This method uses guided relaxation or hypnosis to help access subconscious memories from previous lifetimes. The session often includes identifying the moment of trauma and allowing the person to process and release the emotion tied to it.
You can work with a qualified therapist or use guided audio journeys. It’s essential to create a safe and calm space before beginning the process.
2. Meditation and Inner Dialogue
A focused meditation asking your inner self where the fear comes from can sometimes lead to vivid impressions, images, or intuitive knowing. Journaling after meditation may help uncover hidden patterns.
Prompt idea:
“Where did this fear begin? Show me what I need to see.”
3. Energy Healing
Modalities like Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or chakra balancing may help clear blocked emotional energy linked to past traumas. These methods work on the body’s energy system, which may still hold imprints from past experiences.
4. Affirmations and Intentional Reprogramming
Once you’ve uncovered the source, you can start reprogramming your belief system.
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“I am safe when I fly.”
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“The past no longer controls me.”
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“I release old fear and choose calm.”
Repeat these often, especially before facing the fear.
5. Exposure and Integration
Gradual exposure, paired with calming techniques like breathwork, helps retrain the body and mind. After releasing the past life root, integration in your current life is important to rebuild confidence.
Final Thoughts
Not all phobias stem from past lives, but many unexplained, deep-rooted fears may have connections to earlier experiences beyond this lifetime. Recognising and exploring these connections through regression, meditation, or healing techniques can offer real relief.
Understanding your fear is the first step. Releasing its emotional charge allows you to live more freely—whether that means stepping onto a plane, diving into the ocean, or simply looking out from a mountaintop without panic.
If your fear seems out of place and no present-life explanation makes sense, consider looking deeper. You may just discover that healing the past opens the path to freedom today.
