i am nervous about flying by myself ! what can i do to make me feel better ?

Question

do you have any tips or things to make me feel better?

Answer 1

We can look at lots of statistics which tell us flying is among the safest forms of transportation, but for those who have aerophobia, or aeroanxiety, statistics hold no comfort:

Your chances of dying in a plane crash are 1 in 10 million.

Compared to flying, you are ten times more likely to get hurt climbing stairs.

In 1994, 159 people died in airline accidents, while 22,000 died in ground transportation accidents.

You are more likely to get struck by lightening than to die in an airplane.


A study by the Boeing Aircraft Company claims one third of all adults are afraid to fly, and half of those avoid flying altogether or suffer actual panic disorders if they must fly. For some, a trip out of town can be filled with fear and anxiety anticipating the flight back home. Most who are afraid to fly fear the sensations of take-off, landing and turbulence. Others fear the closed-in feeling of the airplane's cabin, the loss of control, sloppy maintenance by ground crews, or running out of fuel. An aerophobe's fear is intensified on any flight requiring a layover or switching planes, when take-offs and landings are doubled. The fear that comes to some people can be mentally or physically debilitating.

There are a variety of ways to deal with aerophobia. Flyers can focus their attention on other things, such as reading or listening to music, and stretch often to release the tension in their muscles. For those who wish to seek professional help, there are different levels of assistance available. Group and individual therapy may help. One day seminars are occasionally offered, which sometimes include a trip to an airport or a tour of an airplane. Home study courses, internet courses and take along relaxation kits are also available.

For those who require something more intensive, courses are available which will end in a round-trip graduation flight. Experts agree that those who fear flying need to learn the statistics on flight safety and believe them. Flying really is safe.
Good luck to you during your travels.

Answer 2

I have been flying by myself sense I was twelve and I'm 15 now. It is soooooooo much fun. The flight attendants treat you like royalty and you get to board the plane before everybody else. I got bumped to first class the first time I flew by myself but, don't expect that.

Have Fun,

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Answer 3

I took a good book and read the whole time, not once did I look up or even move. I was so nervous flying. Good luck!

Answer 4

flying really isn't a big deal. I've flown to and from south korea, germany, and a few places in the states. it really is kinda cool, just enjoy the view and accept that flying is safer than the trip to the airport.

Answer 5

Bring some relaxing music, and a good magazine or crossword puzzle or something. Being distracted helps. I usually spend the time writing.

If it is really bad, some Xanax works wonders. Ask your doc.

Answer 6

Some airlines offer peaceful flight for the fearful flier.Its a sort of disc you listen to,it makes you focus on it insted of the flight.

Answer 7

Just relaxe and look at it as a new addition at your favorite Amusement Park. I think that flying is thrilling.

Answer 8

how long is the flight?
you can take a music player, and hide it from flight-attends(depending on the airline).
magazine, book,cross-puzzle,take some papers and write, draw,

Answer 9

dont think abaut flying try to fall aslep on the air plain

Answer 10

Chew gum and bring an mp3 player or headphones and pray.