Rose
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Fear of flying is a notoriously difficult phobia to treat.
If you have never flown before and it's really only anticipatory anxiety you may well find when you do actually fly it's absolutely fine.
If you have flown before and know you don't like it, your best bet is something to divert your attention.
I find puzzle books quite good because they take a bit more mental effort than just watching the film. Drink can help to an extent - one of the reasons it's allowed on board(!) but don't get smashed and don't drink AT ALL if you have taken any sort of medication eg benzodiazepines, beta-blockers. You could be very ill indeed!
The best thing is just to focus on what a great time you'll have when you get to your destination. |
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Boris
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British Airways inconjunction with Aviatours run courses for those afraid to fly.
Next courses are:
Gatwick - Next course 1st October 2006 - £235
Manchester - Next course 16th Sept 2006 - £235
Edinburgh - Next course 23rd Sept 2006- £235
Bristol - Next course 11th Nov 2006 - £235
Birmingham - Next course 14th Oct 2006 - £235
Southampton - Next course 28th Oct 2006 - £235
http://www.aviatours.co.uk/ |
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iDunno
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face ur fears! if ur afraid of flying then fly! you'll never know what u can do until u try mate! |
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timoff
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take a small strength beta blocker. Or analyse! Fear of flying is fear of crashing and dying. Conquer your fear of dying and you won't be afraid of flying. Sounds mad but I have accepted that I am going to die but want to be remebered as a happy person when I do. Therefore I intend to be happy and smiling when I die. I take this smile onto the plane half expecting to die and what a bonus when every time I have escaped unscathed! |
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Curious
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I too am afraid of flying - I hate it but do it so that my husband can have the holiday that he prefers - sun and nice beaches.
I get over it by pretending I'm in the car. When you are in a car close your eyes and it feels just the same. I always fly from Stansted because it's usually a smoother take off and landing. I wouldn't fly from any other airport if I can help it. My first flight was many years ago from Gatwick and so I have tried somewhere else
I hope you can get over your fear - some people are worse than others. You could try hypnotherapy - Paul McKenna would be best. - I wish you luck |
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Pink-666
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drink lots of vodka before you fly
xxx |
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BackMan
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Do not forget, pilots call "landings", "contolled crashes!!"" |
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sunil kapur
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drink three anti allergy tablets 500grams |
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krustybogies
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Put jelly in your ears and sleep on it for three days. |
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helloooo
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GO BY COACH |
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Angel
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Up until a few years ago i used to fly about twice a year, only to Ireland so it was only an hours flight. I haven't flown for about 6 years. I'm so petrified i will NEVER step on a plane again, i have no idea how to overcome it. But to be honest i don't wont to, I'm much happier with my feet firmly on the ground. Good luck, i hope you get the answers that help you, i know this one wont!!! |
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C-Unit
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I am the worst and totally freak out so I have tried:
Hypnotherapy: ok
EFT: very good- takes your mind off it and reduces the fear so you can cope easliy (ask at your local alternative therapy clinic)
and last but not least-
my doctor gave me diazapan- which is mint- it makes you totally relaxed and off your face so you dont care- really it works go to your doctor- say your really scared and ask for diazapan/timazipan
good luckxx |
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Dave
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In June me my wife and kids all flew for the first time,my 12 year old son as been petrified ever since the holiday was booked.He cried all the way to the airport he was that scared.when we landed he said to us i cant wait to go home and i said why,he said so i can go on the plane again.we all absolutely loved it.Its amazing i guarantee once you're on the plane you will love it just look out of the window,its amazing looking down seeing the clouds. |
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Try putting cotton wool in your ears and Vaseline up your nose.
It won't help, but it will provide entertainment for the other passengers. |
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.Frequently♥Dazzled.
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maybe start flying to places closer to home. and have a friend fly with you that way you could talk to them while flying. bring magazines or books to keep you occupied. most airlines also have movies playing on the flight and some even allow laptops. or bring puzzle books to keep occupied. |
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Flying helps |
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theonlytexaspete
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Bungy Jumping or Sky diving should sort you out |
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Drfoot
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Go to a health shop and purchase a bottle of DR.BACH RESCUE REMEDY (about £4.00.) Put a couple of drops under your tongue if and when you feel anxious.
I had a friend who was petrified of flying and once flew to New York, in flight he was so scared that he did not leave his seat to use the toilet.
I recommended Dr.Bach Rescue Remedy and his next trip was to Las Vegas, on flight he used the remedy if and when he found he needed it, he had no probelms at all and now fly's all over the world.
Rescue Remedy is made from plants and has no side effects and can be used with allopathic medication.
Give it a go it will work!! |
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jane b
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Try to keep your mind occupied of something like watch a movie, read a novel or sleep. |
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geddo
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take a mild sedative or sleeping pill |
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Sexy-baby
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take something on board which comforts you, i recently flew and i took my grans rosary beads, I'm not religious, but she was and i knew she wouldn't let anything happen to me. |
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marianddoc
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As a somewhat nervous flyer myself, I've found a few things to remember that can help.
I have a friend who's a pilot and he told me:
Landing gear going up or down causes the plane to shake slightly and makes a bit of noise. Perfectly normal.
Planes do NOT fly straight to their destinations. They have to change course frequently. When they do this, the plane will tilt side to side.
Planes often have to change altitude. When they do this, the nose will move up or down. You may also notice a change in pitch in the sound of the engines.
Both of the above are accomplished by the pilot moving certain control surfaces (rudder, etc.) This will cause some mechanical noise and is completely normal.
The thing that helps me the most is to look at the cabin staff. They fly pretty much every day and look at how calm they are. No matter what the plane is doing at any time, all they are focused on is their jobs. But you can be sure if something was wrong, they'd notice it immediately. If they're calm. I'm calm.
Bear in mind that statistically, flying is extremely safe.
I find a drink or two helps me relax. But don't overdo it. It's very easy to get blotto at altitude and drunk passengers are frowned upon by the airlines, their staffs and the authorities. Get too hammered and you could end up in jail (no joke).
Like many things, flying becomes easier with practice. |
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Evo
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Fly - that's all you have to do. The more you fly and are familiar with that environment the better. I also heard that BA offer a 'flight' day, where pilots talk to you then you go on a round trip etc - they explain all the noises etc. Basically if you don't just get on a plane you will always be in fear. Try and focus on the destination and the fun you will have there. |
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floxy
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FLY FLY FLY then FLY some more......you'll get used to it! |
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sharon m
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i dont like flying, but i just think of all i miss out of and go for it, stay awake as much as you can before your flight, and then sleep through it, good luck its ok really, i find it much safer than the motorway. |
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crazybob
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join the mile high club at should take your mind off it.go short haul flights for start. |
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burphole
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flying is safer than driving, just get on the plane. |
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Yoruba
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Mr T from the A-Team was afraid of flying which is funny for a mucho man. Try to flight with someone and sit by the window. |
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BountyHunter
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Virgin airways offer Fear of flying courses that will help. |
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