I'm with Jakebeth and you on this. After a lifetime of fearless flying, a string of hellacious turned me into a fearful flyer. Didn't keep me from flying, but I was a nervous wreck for a couple of years.

What turned it around? A better understanding of the mechanics of flight and turbulence. FT has also made a big difference. Instead of worrying about the flight, I now look at how good is the crew, are the seats comfortable, what's the food look like and try to remember what traveling was like in Y. The last thought is the only one that still brings shudders