how can i prevent a panic attack on a 1st flight really scary major attacks?

Question

i have never flown and i take terrible panic attacks, i am so worried i have one or many on a flight, i have had one on the train and i had to get off the train, not so easy on a plane

Answer 1

Have a couple of drinks.

Answer 2

I flew 2 years ago for the first time and I like you get panic attacks.
I went to my local health shop and explained that I was very nervous and they suggested some drops I cant remember the name of them. I took two the night before the flight and two in the morning before going to the airport. I took 2 in the taxi outside the airport and two before getting on the plane. I was still scared but i could get on the plane and once on there the air hosts were so kind I was fine.
Try the health shop but also talk to your doctor.
You can get hypnotised but i would not advise that myself.
Good luck. By the way I am flying again in the summer an I am not at all worried.

Answer 3

Just remember to keep yourself occupied while you are on the plane and you will forget all about how scared you are which will add to the possibility of a panic attack. If you are scared because of heights or something, get a seat that isn't next to the window, so you won't look out of the window and be more scared. To stay occupied: Read a book, talk to the person next to you (if they seem bored/lonely and they are friendly people, or write a story, ect. Be creative, I'm sure you can find a way to entertain yourself.

Answer 4

I get scared too. What I did was read about book about flying - what the plane does, what you are going to feel, etc. It really helped a lot. I got it from the Library but I am sorry I don't remember the name of it. Also, if you go to your doctor and get some anti-anxiety for the flight. As well, bring a paper bag with you on the plane in case you hyperventilate and breathe into it. Educating yourself is the best remedy - a least it was for me! Good luck!

Answer 5

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 6

Hypnotherapy can help you with panic attacks. It is a good way of removing all types of phobias (fears) with out drugs and the side effects that go with them, it is also a rapid way to remove the fears that cause these attacks. There are many things that can be helped with the use of hypnotism
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Answer 7

I used to be absolutely terrified of flying. I found that taking those herbal 'Kalms' and a moderate quantity of alcohol worked. Also, listening to my favourite music on the plane with volume up.

The good news is I now fly regularly and am not usually too bothered at all.

The best of luck. And remember, most people have some fear of flying they just don't admit it.

Answer 8

i know how you feel,i wanted to meet a lady that i was writing to she lived in perufist i did not know were peru was so any way i booked the flight then found out that i had to fly uk to miami 10hrs then a further 7hrs to peru well you know how i felt however once in the plane it seemed like getting on a bus then i straped my self in and started to read the paper next thier was this loud noise and before i new it the plane had taken off well it was not all that bad and i began to enjoy the flight once up their you dont even notice it all the best you will enjoy and let me know how its goes for you pls

Answer 9

Go to your GP and if he is sympathetic he will prescribe some diazepam for you to take a short while before you fly. These pills should help to relax you and calm you down enough to get through the flight.

Answer 10

my wife suffers with this, we found the best solution is to keep busy have a couple drinks in the airport look round the shops book a meal on the plane, we take a pack of cards ,travel scrabble anything that takes her mind off flying. I have vertigo and claustrophobia but amazingly flying is not a problem for me, good luck and i believe you can do it !

Answer 11

when you feel things closing in on you try deep breathing exercising. Breathe in thru your nose very,very deep - fill your lungs with air, then exhale thur your mouth do this three to four times. While you are doing the breathing exercises think of something relaxing a peaceful place,calmness,serenity in your own way.