i have problems w/ flying...i'm scared of flying but the real problem is problem w/ dying...but that besides the question. anyway i need a way to clam my nerves while on the flight if you have any suggestions please post them on here.
2006-07-04 15:04:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
ur like dennis bergkamp who is afraid of flyin, do what he does, take a train
2006-07-04 15:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you fly regularly? Depending on your anxiety level anything from deep breathing exercises to an Rx from your physician can help. Alcohol which must be in moderation just before and early in your flight can help you to relax. Don't have too much....we've all seen the jerks who do that and end up loud and disruptive for everyone else on the flight. Do you have to fly?? If so, research how strongly aircraft are built, with all the redundancy systems built in for 2nd , 3rd and 4th back-up systems. Aircraft are built to last decades, very tough construction. A Jumbo can land with only one of it's 4 engines operating.
Realize that almost all turbulence is like a bus hitting a series of very bad potholes in the road.....
If possible, visit an aircraft manufacturing site. The owners and employees normally fly very often....they don't build junk.
Finally, get it in your head that 99.95 per cent of injuries involving flying are due to not wearing seatbelts, even loosely, during turbulence, and from not moving around a bit when you can to loosen up muscles and relieve tension.
You'll be just fine and enjoy the adventure much more.
2006-07-04 15:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by unfinished_adolescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel! My MIL has been a nightmare, she is controlling, anal, attention seeker and self centered. I have always been super polite to her and let her comments roll off my back but now that I am pregnant I am standing my ground. My husband will be deployed when I deliver so I have to deal with her all on my own. But you are right, this is about what you want and what you are comfortable with. You will be irritable and in massive pain, the last thing you need is added stress. Don't worry about how she reacts, this is your time and she has the babies whole life to be there. My MIL keeps acting like she will be in the room when I have made it clear that she isn't allowed- like I will change my mind or something! And she calls everyday, and is trying to plan my husbands predeployment leave for us, oh she's quite the peach! My advice, stand your ground and make sure your hubby is equally supportive. She will get over it.
2016-03-27 04:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take 1/2 or a whole "immovane" which I normally use as my sleeping pill if I can't get to sleep. I totally puts you at ease, and you may even get some shut-eye during the flight. That's my remedy. But if immovane isn't good for you, then have a couple gin and tonics.
2006-07-04 16:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by LittleKatsura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DRUGS. If you are old enough to drink, drink alcohol. If you can get to your family physician, ask for calming meds for your anxiety. Valium, Xanex, Klonopin- all winners in the calm you down for some serious drooling category. Flight? You will not only forget the flight, you will forget where you left from and where you are going.
2006-07-04 15:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by D R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say the Lord's prayer and pray before I take off. Then I either read once the plane has taken off or talk with someone to take my mind off the flight. After a little while, it no longer scares me. Good luck!
2006-07-04 15:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by cvsn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I do:
1) Call my immediate family and my boyfriend and have a nice chit-chat and make sure the last thing I say is I love you
2) Say a little prayer as soon as I'm on the plane
3) Have a fab time the night before so I'm tired but happy. I make sure I'm in really comfy clothes and have my awesome inflatable travel pilow. I'm often asleep before take-off!
2006-07-04 16:16:28 · answer #7 · answered by lily_put 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a tranquilzer before and during the flight.
2006-07-04 15:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not look out the window. I repeat: DO NOT LOOK OUT THE WINDOW!!! I had the same problem, and I found that pretending I was sitting on a bus (by not looking out the window) and talking to the person next to me on the flight really made me feel safe.
2006-07-04 15:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by bananaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm i dont know i am not scared to fly i just look out the window or pray sometime i guess just think happy thoughts it is only a mentle thing it is much safer than driving
2006-07-04 18:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by soccerknocker199 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang out with Mr. Smirnoff!
2006-07-04 15:11:57 · answer #11 · answered by np1 kenobi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋