I'm so scared of flying?

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dany

I find that it is best to relax and not think about anything. JUST FLY

*danny*

mckahlan_2004

I know it's easier said than done, but try to relax! I have been flying since I can remember and have always loved it, in fact for the longest time I wanted to be a pilot and even took an intro lesson once!

Just keep in mind that at any given time there are thousands of planes in the air and 99.99999% of the time, nothing happens. You are actually thousands of times more likely to get into a car accident on the way to the airport than to actually have something happen to your plane!

Understand that weird little noises and fluctuations in the sound of the engine are normal. Bumps are normal too - planes travel on a "road" made of air and sometimes that road has bumps in it. bring plenty of books, magazines, etc. to keep yourself occupied!

Enjoy your trip!

Mark F

Fear of flying is very common, so rest assured that you're not alone. There are plenty of courses run by various airlines that you might want to consider taking which can help you conquer this fear for next time you fly. It's difficult to make specific suggestions without knowing which aspect of flying you're most nervous about, but I'd suggest doing everything you can to make yourself as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

- Arrive at the airport early and give yourself plenty of time to check in. Try to minimize the amount of stress you subject yourself to beforehand.

- If the flight is longer than a couple of hours then take a comfortable change of clothes and change into them once the captain turns off the seatbelt sign.

- Try to get a seat directly over the wing. This is close to the center of gravity and you'll feel less effects from turbulence and turning.

- If you're flying with someone else then try to get a window seat and an aisle seat on the same row. When seats are being allocated these seats are booked first, so if the flight isn't full chances are you'll wind up with all 3 seats to yourselves. If you do wind up with someone sitting between you then they'll virtually always be more than willing to swap with a window or aisle seat so that you two can sit together.

- See your doctor about getting some prescription medication if you feel you need it. I personally wouldn't recommend anything too strong because in the very unlikely event of an incident you're going to want to be as alert as possible in order to exit the plane quickly (90% of accidents have survivors, often it's the smoke you have to worry about). Choosing seats close to an emergency exit is also a good idea for this same reason.

Rory B

If you are worried about crashing, don't worry, more people are killed crossing the road than in air disasters. Ireland is only a short distance (relatively) so don't worry. Plus pilots can 'stop', if anything goes wrong, there is always an airport nearby to land, and the pilots have had years of training. I think the sensation when taking off is quite cool.
Don't worry about flying, millions of people do it everyday without any problems. Have fun seeing your brother.
Rory

You have to relax, otherwise you won't be in a very good mood or feeling very good once you finally get to Ireland. Give your doctor a call and see if there is anything that he can prescribe to you over the phone. Or (if you are of age), you can go have a couple shots in the airport bar.

I love flying, so the take off and landing really don't bother me. You just have to pretend that you are on a roller coaster.

ACE

If I were you, I would surf the net and read up what's involved in the take off and landing of a plane. Face it up and check yourself in for a window seat, and try for once to enjoy the view during the take off and landing. Take some pictures and show them to your friends. While you're busy taking pictures, you may not even remember that you should be scared.

Enjoy your flight and show us some pictures of your trip

Ace =)

petey00petey

Here is one idea.....do not sleep tonite..stay up and busy,,try to exhaust yourself before you go to the airport....after you board you can sleep...and by sleeping the journey will be less problematic....

mon

Yes, if that's what you choose. Or, you can address the issue and decide that worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe. Either way, you're going to have a fabulous visit with your family...enjoy it!!

(check out the link on suffering...you might find it interesting)

Dangerdug

I know it is easy to say "don't be afraid" but it doesn't help.

I have been flying for years and even have flown ultralights and powered parachutes. I still have a fear or more so a healthy respect of flying.

Some of your fear may be because you are not in control of the situation. You feel trapped and thats a normal response.

The bumps you will feel in the plane are just bumps in the road so imagine your driving down a country road. I often meditate during flights which helps me to relax. If not, try to find a good book and get lost in it.

Palmisan

Read this article: http://www.abcarticledirectory.com/Article/Flying-without-Fear/43007

It will definitely help you to overcome your fear of flying. Good Luck.

Pal.

kandy226

indeed you do!!! if u act like a maniac on the plane they'll give u extra care n e way!! so ull b treated special!!! gud luk!!! pray. close ur eyes. and think about nice things... dnt worry.. b happy..lifes too short to be so scared of things!! you gotta enjoy it
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Alex

If you're scared of flying like how I used to be, I actually looked up this topic on the internet and found out that flying is safer than traveling in a car and that you are more likely to be struck by lightning than be in an airplane crash.

If you are traveling with Aer Lingus you can count on them that you will be safe.

Katie

Anxiety medicine! haha.
I don't think I could ever fly. Music, entertainment. Be sleepy, so maybe you can sleep it through.

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