How do I get over my fear of flying?

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Ginny W

The best answer for that is fly often. I used to be terrified of flying but I sucked it up for the first few times and by my third flight I was barely getting butterflies. A beer at the airport bar gives me a chance to unwind by talking to the bartender and other fliers and helps me to calm down as well.

calis_242

fly a lot. dont worry you will be fine

DannyK

Hire 3 ex-military friends who are willing to trick you, and sometimes knock you out, in order to get you on that plane.

STL Biker

Just do it.

getusedtoit

It's called a tranquilizer. Take one (or two if needed) as you are walking towards your gate. They should be hitting you good and hard as your plane begins to taxi. You'll never know you were in an airplane!

Edit: ask doc for either Klonipin or Xanax. Works like a charm.

Princess

You just got to do it otherwise you will never see the world!

Good luck and you will be fine!

mr_nice_guy1125

Just think of it this way. Everytime you get nervous, there's a terrorist laughing at you. You let them win when you let fear overtake you.

Jezz a Bella

I'm really scared of flying and I usually get some diazepam from my doctor for flights. It calms me down a lot.

Failing that a few vodkas works wonders to calm my nerves too!!

Kayle H

when i was yonger i flew in a plane about 8 times and now since i am older i have only flew about2 times......i get a little nevos when i fly in planes due to the movies that i do whach ;)when you leave for your flight.get a dvd payer or a musical device and listen to it on the plane(it will help keep your mind of things).think about the hot beaches of florida (to make the plane ride aster).....remember to wach a non,scary,action,or spy movies beforeyou leave the nest morning....remember to bring gumm..hehe bye

salman

Good luck on your trip and dont look down the window and keep talking and eating candies or play some games on the seat tv (some airplanes dont have that) But dont worry i am sure u will do a good job

bobsagetfosho

The best way to get over a major fear is...slowly. The phrase "baby steps" comes in handy here. You need to desensitize yourself to the thing that scares you. In this case, flying. There was a tv show on once where someone took people through their fears. Whether it was dogs, planes, spiders, or something else. You could also try being hypnotized. There's gotta be some trick there to get you to stay calm. Or you could get some valium from your doctor. But then you probably shouldn't drink on the flight. :)

Harshi

Well there is not much you can do. What I can tell you is do something creative on the flight to take you mind off of the flight. Read a book, watch a movie if you have a portable dvd player, talk to your neighbor (if he/she is cool), or if nothing works just go to sleep and when you wake up you will have already landed at the airport.

hope that helps

Lazy A

Remeber flying is the safest way to travel dont fear it

P.chryst

Close your eyes!!

Chuck

I understand, I share your fears. Other then alcohol I don't know what to tell you,maybe xanax, it would calm you down, but also may make you tired.

aaron_tbrook

Fce fear head on (keep thinking of how free you'll feel after) Also we sometimes confuse fear with excitement

God Bless you

mel

well, you have to give up control when you get onboard. it's all out of your hands. no way would terrorists succeed today like they did in '01. the pilot does not want to crash, you know.

chaddladd1

dont do it !
drive

omg

The first time i flew was really scary. TRUST ME! but did you know that its more dangerous to be in a car than in a plane? its true just trust what i say and you will be fine :] good luck and good flying

peeler

Jen, calm down. There are other alternatives to flying if you can't get over the fear. There's Amtrack .Also there's ships that can take u to your destinations.They may take longer but at least u will enjoy the trip. Take care.

Steve

But don't you feel self-ish if your getting all worried when your on a plane? If the plane is going to crash then everyone is going down with it. If everyone else is calm and collected you should be too. Is your life any more important than anyone else on that plane? No. So don't worry about it. They are trained pilots, they've flown planes for years and years.

And if you still can't take it even with the guilt, there are other modes of transportation. Take a train. I've taken it several times to Orlando from Boston. It's long but so what. It's kind of relaxing. Check out what Amtrak has to offer.

LEO S

well alcohol helps reading books
if you have fear you really cant be over 100% you have to come
your self down. the way i see is this, if it meant for you to die in the airplane you will not die in the car crash. believe in faith.

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