What is a good way to distract yourself from fear of flying while on a plane?

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Lisa J

I'm scared of planes, but if I get really involved in a book, I'm there before I know it!!

Hope that helps!!

~~Lisa

lynlyn

here are some ideas and some things that i do

listen to MP3 player or ipod
read a book
if you have some kind of video game device then use that
sleep
i LOVE to ride on planes!!!!!!!!

Taoist of Pooh

I know it may sound strange but books on CD, audiobooks do a great job of distracting you. Be sure that it's something particularly interesting to you and for the most part you will be engrossed in it enough that the flight will "fly" by.

Heck, if anything it might be so boring that you fall asleep, another good tactic.

survul

If you like reading, bring along your favourite book or one that you're already reading. If you get into a story enough, you can forget pretty much any surrounding.

Sleeping's also a good option, if you're not too scared to fall asleep! Bring along a blanket and pillow in your carry-on, and that should help.

The in-flight movie's always an option as well.

Zeltar

Educate yourself on flight so that you no longer fear it. It is much safer than the train, bus, or driving in a car. Why the bumps? Learn about turbulence and it's causes. It's really nothing to fear. More like going over waves with a boat.

Scooby Doo

read a book. listen to music with headphones.

June Qune

Try to watch a movie (bring head phones or just buy them from the ppl) or listen to a mp3 or play like a psp or somthing or just have a convostion with someone there is many things u can do :)

masterhaichanchu

try and memorise an entire pack of cards in order....

Michalchik

It depends but something that you enjoy doing and that engages you is what to look for. Sudoku? Music? Playboy Mag (just kidding), gameboy, a intense novel (already started)? What gets you engaged; what are your hobbies?

granny

WOW! Great answers guys! I have more of the same. Reading about a subject you really like, get your headphones on and listen to music, or a book. Anything that will keep your mind busy. I do crossword puzzles.

I really liked the advice to learn about the airplane, what makes it work, what makes a flight "bumpy", that's a great idea, you should do that in addition to a book or music.

You should also let the flight attendant or person next to you know you are afraid of flying. It's comforting to talk to someone and not feel "alone", even though the plane is full of people.

lovepinkbeloved

sleep

Bek

sleep, listen to music, watch tv, pray that you wont be scared :]

Serena

My first thought was to take something for motion sickness. I used to have to take a pill... can't remember the name of it (starts with a "D" I think) It used to help me A LOT!!!

My second thought would be to take something with you that you enjoy doing... reading-book, crocheting-start a blanket, internet browsing-laptop, etc. Talking with others around you on the plane helps a lot too!!

michaelkirchgessner

i hear you can be rid of your fear of flying by being hypnotized. that's an option. or just get really hammered before you go

timm.â„¢

listen to a ipod, talk to someone about there day, have a conversation, watch a movie.. help this helped

Steph*

Oh bring EVERYTHING like magazines, sudoku books, mp3's, portable DVD players. Believe me even though some are pricey, they're all worth it!

Wingman

watch an intense movie, or just close your eyes and imagine you're somwhere else

Nick

Sit in the isle and watch a movie on a lap top

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sleep or read

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listen to your mp3 or ipod it always helps me or read a book that will get you into it so you won't want to focus on anything else

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We Are Anonymous

Chewing gum, watching their cheap movies. Turning your fear of flying into a fear of bankruptcy when you buy their overpriced peanuts.

gallogrotte

take some meds and sleep throught it! + a few drinks youll be there in no time

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good luck