What are your recommendations on fear of flying?

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susie x â™¥â™¥â™¥

Same here. We seem to be in good company! I have been flying around Europe since I was 2 but one bad flight at 17 has made me terrified. I tried it again at 21 but I was so sick the whole time then spent my holiday worrying about the flight home. its just not worth it...Now its car or train for me!

fedupfitter

One of two ideas, first why not try a cruise that way you still get to go abroad, or why not try flying lessons to help you get over this fear.

CaptainRowdy

Turbulence is only annoying when they have to stop serving drinks. Think of it as a roller coaster ride. That and lots of Bloody Mary's.

whizkid

My family goes on many holidays abroad because we are expats living in Asia. Because of this i have never had a fear of flying, but one of my best friends does. Whenever she goes on a plane she brings a gaurdian angel and she has to hold someones hand and stuff like that. But then one time when we were on a plane for a school trip, all she did was take out her book and read it. Before she knew it we were landing the plane and she hadn't even really noticed! My point is that if you listen to music or read a book to take your mind off the plane ride you should be fine. If you are worried about weather, you could try looking up the weather forecast for the day of your flight in advance, so you aren't caught unexpected! Hope this helps :) mikeyxx

bigdawg51852001

try some dramamine (sorry the spelling is not so good) it helps with motion sickness and helps with the nervousness and shouldnt make you drowsy but I would check the box to make sure.

90210 aka Hummer Lover

tackle it head on and go for a flight in a single engined plane.

Mike Keel

1) Do your math, it is about a 1- 40,000 chance that a commercial jet could take a life, cars, trains etc.. are more dangerous, in fact even walking down the side walk is of more danger than a commercial jet 2) take a short flight some place or even a small plane to get over it 3) commercial jets can fly with 1 engine and even glide with none 4) check for stormy weather before you go

phillyb007

Tylenol PM works for me or if you can get some Vicoden

grover04811

It's true, the roller coaster idea works for me. I've flown international many times and the one time I flew domestic it was the worst flight ever! A lot of praying on that flight! Luckily for me I still had to switch planes to get home. Just gotta get back in there. Not all flights are like that. Remember the good ones. And sleep as much as possible!

leleeh

to avoid bad turbulence...try and book seats that are leveled with the wings. You will find it will be felt the least.... the further you are from the centre of gravity of the plane, the more you are affected by turbulence, so seats at the rear or front of the cabin will be more affected than those that are level with the wings :-)

Dafydd

I don't think medication is the answer. You can go on a course to combat fear of flying. I think British Airways runs them. It's a case of mind over matter really.

rainydaze

If your flying is occasional, go to your doctor, ask for xanex, its for anxiety and panic disorders. It will calm you tremendously.

Riko

medication isnt the answer. your not stopping the problem. if you want to go on holiday abroad then tell yourself you are going on holiday. make sure your husband doesnt stop you going on holiday, keep him talking you into it. if there wasnt a problem to start with then why should there be now because of some turbulence, its not at all dangerous!

Natski

I have the same problem.
I take several valium before i get on, that usually calms me right down

oh buggar!!!

oh my god Im the same I used to love it until in a really awful flight! I take herbal stuff but to be honest I think you just have to try and talk yourself into it being ok. You can go on one of those flight lessons that are for people that are really scared of flying. You have to get used to it cos there are so many beautiful places to see

Ellie

I know it's been said before but air travel IS more safe than road travel it's just that you're less accostomed to it than the road so anything that's unexpected will make it scarier - a bit like learning to ride a bike and falling off - you've just got to get back on when you fall off. I think that's the best advice.

Alan M

The only thing that works for me are 2 or 3 stiff drinks.

Robbie Love

DRINK as much alochol as possible

CLIVE H

Fear of flying is quite a common problem, thankfully, help is at hand. Please try the link[s] below : -

Virgin Atlantic helps with your Fear of Flying
"Virgin Atlanticâ€™s Flying Without Fear courses come highly recommended for their
continuous effective work in helping people to overcome their fears ...
http://www.flyingwithoutfear.info/

Fear of Flying - Aviatours : Home
Aviatours â€“ Fear of Flying Course : Home. The UKâ€™s first and leading fear of
flying course for helping you overcome your fear of flying.
http://www.aviatours.co.uk/ - Cached

Fear of Flying | Hypnosis Downloads.com
Overcome fear of flying quickly and comfortably. ... How to Conquer a Fear of
Flying Â· Treatments Available for Fear of Flying in the UK ...
http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/phobias_fears/fear_flying.html - Cached

Treatments Available for Fear of Flying in the UK | Hypnosis ...
Overcome Fear & Anxiety Â· Fear of Heights ... If you suffer from a fear of flying
UK treatments are available, and it is well worth addressing this problem ...
http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/phobias_fears/article/treatments-fear-of-flying... - Cached

Fear of Flying Phobia | Hypnosis CD - Hypnosis MP3 Download
Overcome the fear of flying with this self hypnosis CD/MP3 download. ... Delivery:
This item is usually dispatched from the UK within 24 hours (excluding ...
http://www.hypnoshop.com/hypnosis-cds-mp3s/fear-of-flying-phobia.html

Before you start spending your hard earned wonga on 'cures', I strongly recommend you first approach your own GP. I say this because most NHS-Trusts have a department where patients can get councelling for various problems including phobias etc.

Remember, you are not NUTS, you have a fear of flying and this is perfectly normal - we don't have wings - and this means we've got to put our trust in someone else, the pilot.

Look, don't want to scare you right, but when you view this, I just know it will make you laff : -

YouTube - Drunk Airline Pilot - Dean Martin & Foster Brooks
"the cop told he wanted me to get out and walk that white line and i told him 'i
aint walkin that thing unless you put a net under it!'" -Dean Martin ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8L-ZZSc8JU

Of course, I appreciate that the above scetch is not going to help you overcome your fear of flying. But it must have made you laff!

Laughter is the great cure - here's Eddie Izzard talking about Stone Henge : -

YouTube - Eddie Izzard - Stonehenge
Filter videos that may not be suitable for minors Note: some videos not suitable
for minors may still appear in search results. Eddie Izzard - Stonehenge ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiFq_nk8pE0

..and finally, here's a Battle of Britain Rolls Royce Supermarine Spitfire..remember to duck : -

YouTube - Spitfire very low
Supermarine Spitfire - VERY low pass. 00:31 From: IvorGeorge. Views: 4989.
Airbus A310 TAP Portugal Air Show 2007 - Rapada nÂº2 parte 1 ...
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PE3Sg3l4L_k

...phew...or what??

roger m

DONT FLY.

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