What could you take for fear of flying in an aeroplane?

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Stâ™¥rmy Skye

If you aren't the pilot, may I suggest a sedative like dramamine, which is used for motion sickness. It is very effective.

whatotherway

I used to get myself drunk, and then kept drunk while on the plane. Fortunately I am a quiet drunk, and don't go shouting and getting angry or try to start fights.

But one day, I decided to confront my fear, and didn't drink anything before or during the flight. It hast taken me over 20 flights, and the process is not complete, as I still have problems with the take off and landings, but I have almost conquered my fear of flying.

I encourage you or anyone else with a fear of flight to do the same thing. OK, you may be rock solid ridged the first few flights, but after a while, you learn to relax. Confrontation, in my opinion, seems to be the key to successful, relaxing and enjoyable flights.

bob t

The ferry and coach

Paul C

The train.

Lochie

Antiemetics such as dramimine, maxolon or stemitil. They are good at settling the nerves too I believe. Hope this helps.

dWali

A boat?

psstthok

Huh?
A trolley-dolly carrying a huge bottle of cognac and wearing an outrageous amount of make-up. You'll know that you're in love when she gently pats you on the backside and says "You're in, Love".
Flying is just like riding on a bus, but safer.

Pinhead

A Parachute perhaps:-)

jojo78

i got some diazepam from my gp, they really chill you out, make you a little drowsy and then you dont give a crap if anything happens cos your really relaxed

Mr G

Rather than take something, why dont you try a fear of flying course instead? They are proven to help, plus you'll meet loads of other people in a similar situation.

Virgin Atlantic run one. You can find out more here:

http://www.flyingwithoutfear.info/

I hope that helps.

koyotee

a bus

Dfirefox

A pill to calm your nerves.

dubgirl26

Valium they work wonders. if you go to your doctor and explain he'll prescribe some for you.

J Somethingorother

I told my doctor about it and he prescribed xanax, which by the way worked wonderfully. Like to send a thank you card to the person who invented it.

David B

That rather depends.

BA used to do flights specially for people with fear of flying.
You could go to the doctor and get a mild sedative.
Fly with a friend who doesn't mind you holding on tight.
Inform the cabin crew as you get on, they are generally very helpful.
Once you've do it enough times it's boring (I know because I was the same)

Don't take alcohol!

And finally don't try flying without an aeroplane.

luddite

Don't use alcohol. Being scared and drunk - there's a winning conbination.
You can ask your doctor to prescribe a sedative of some kind, but it's not recommended on long haul flights, as you need to keep mobile to prevent DVT.
You need to challenge your fears, not hide from them.

Joel C

ketamin i mean if it knocks out lions tigers and horses then it'll knock you right out, trust we shut our mate up on a 8 hour bus ride with it, but unlike him you'll wake up with your eyebrows!!!

peter c

valium and brandy, wake up when you are landing..

J S

go to a hypnotist to cure your fears. you need to travel, your missing out on soooo much! x

devildawg200218

alcohol, it tends to relax me.

hotod

Take the train, or failing that before you board try getting higher than the plane will fly!! An alcoholic drink might help you relax

WILD MAN

a bunch of shots of vodka....

Dicky Snapples Hides Apples

Drink heavily

Rebecca

Bach Rescue Remedy or failing that a couple of vodkas in the airport bar ;-)

floss

I take Valium and Bach Rescue Remedy to get on a plane!
It does calm those nerves. I find alcohol just makes me more nervous!

Jeremy

Why do you think that airport departure lounges have bars? :))

Seriously, a good stiff drink or two should do the job... Just don't go too far or they won't let you board.

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