How do i get over my fear of flying?

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HandyMan

Read up about how planes work and you'll feel a lot better in the air when you realize just how safe they are. There are a few books out there for fear of flying.
From the UK to Australia you'll likely be in a larger plane, so generally less turbulence and a smoother flight.
Drugs and pills are not a good idea, in my opinion, especially sleeping pills, because you will be fighting the fear and the drowsiness together.
I suffered panic attacks when flying years ago and conquered this by studying exactly how planes stay in the air and also I had to fly most weeks over a one year period for my job at one point and this exposure showed me that things just don't go wrong so often. I can now fly through rough turbulence and not even give it a second thought.
When's the last time you heard of a plane crash? Maybe one this month somewhere? Consider how many thousands of planes are in the air every day.

Wedge - The Envy of all Corellia

First off, and I know this will be hard, relax - trust in your pilot and his/her crew, they have been doing their jobs for a long time and flying is the safest way to travel. To help you relax, bring along in your carry on luggage a Walkman, MP3 player with a pair of headphones - something that lets you listen to your favorite relaxing music or an audio book; a new book or an old favorite that you love to read over and over; some handheld games, etc. Also, on long flights, the airlines show movies so remember to bring some money to rent head sets if they wont let you use your own and pretend that you are in a movie theatre. I like to sit by the window so that i can look out at the scenery passing below me - even if it is water at times, you will still be flying over some large land masses on your way to Australia. Let your flight crew/attendant know that you are new to flying and are worried about having a panic attack - they are use to people in your situation and can help you deal with some of your fears. Don't forget to take any medication that you may be one for your panic attacks that your doctor may have prescribed for you and also talk to your doctor about your fears because he/she may be able to give you something to help you relax.

Lauren

just think that you're safer in a plane than in a car....there are many more car accidents per year....you'll be fine

happy

Go and see your GP. I have a fear of flying and have to sometimes fly long haul. I went to see my GP and told him exactly how I felt. He did not laugh at me but offered me a number of different options to try. Now when I fly any where I go to see my GP and he writes me a prescription for tranquillisers. Good luck.

leonard s

see a doctor then fly short trips first then longer and longer trips good luck

tetlitea

I think if you can take a shorter fight before the one on the 12th you should. The only way to conquer your fear is to actually fly. I've seen on shows where people have hired therapists to help them get over the fear and they all seem to give them relaxation techniques to help them get over their anxiety. They have them practice the techniques on things like helicopter rides and short plane trips. I might also suggest you stay awake before the trip so that you'll sleep on the trip, that way you won't be aware of the time and you'll have a shorter amount of time in the air to "worry".

Try to relax and good luck, once you conquer your fear think of all the places you'll go.

Vctory

You would have to gang me and put me out to get on a plane cause I share those same fears even when planes fly over head I cringe just the thought yuck. Well I really don't know other than taking something that would keep you calm but not out.

need_2shop

Surround yourself with what makes you comfortable, favorite outfit, music, a blanket etc. There is a good pill (ataven) not sure about the spelling but it works to calm you down. Another option is to take a sleeping pill, so you sleep for most of the flight.

joyceeleann

Keep Flying! Practice makes perfect

keralatravelport.com

No worries dear.
There are heart patients traveling cool on a flight.
Go for a medical advice n aboard the plane with the broadest smile.

Halo

When I take long flights, what I do is I don't sleep for 2 days b4 the flight. That way when I'm on the flight, I sleep almost the whole way! I'm not too sure if that wud work for u, just a suggestion.

Also, u can always ask ur doctor for sleeping pills.

Tilly

Yes, firstly calm down. This worrying thing is not helping you. I dont think anyone will stare at you, in my experience I am too busy finding my seatbelt and getting a window seat.
Try going to a hypnotist.

Andy B

well no one can cure your fear of flying on a yahoo answers, but a psychiatrist could

all i can do is help with statistics

statistically, it is safer to fly in an aeroplane than a car.

if a plane crashes its in the news for years, even if no one is killed, but if a car crashes and everyone dies, you might hear it on the local radio.

So it's very unlikely anything will happen to you, i think once your in the air its fine, i can understand that taking off is scary with all the engine noise and force, but once your up, it can just feel like a very clean and comfy bus

But honestly, you'll be fine, and enjoy your flight;)

NIKOLE i need sum points plz!

jus do it & you'll realize how it's really not that bad... the worst part is the ear popping but it won't kill you jus bring lots of gum...

elena r

First....you have to accept that fact that you are going to die one day...it may be in a plane crash...illness..auto..accident.or old age...accept it and you'll soon get over the fear of flying...oh..and drink a lot of scotch..

Kelsey Marie

i dont think you can just get over a fear.

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