i used to love being on planes and watch them take off and land at the airport and now im not able to enjoy it as much as i did in the past. i suffered a big blow with anxiety and panic attacks in the past but i came back but still one more thing to beat is my anxiety being on the plane. Im going to fly this thursday. it will be my other challenge because the last flight i put my brave face. however i want to be able to enjoy and i hope ill be able to do so soon! any tips and advice welcomed any ppl with similar experience welcomed too! thanks!
2006-09-05 08:35:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not afraid of flying, but take off does that to me too. Read your magazine or book while taking off, try to be distracted.
2006-09-05 08:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate take offs and landings, but I have to fly a lot for work so I just have to push thru it. I guess I just convinced myself that it is out of my control and I shouldn't worry too much. Air travel has certainly become more of a worry in recent years too, but it is not worth staying home, in my opinion. And, statistically, it is very safe. Ask your doc for a Rx- sometimes they will give you 2 of something like vallium- one for the flight there, and one for the return. I heard that Xanax was not good to take irregularly- something to discuss with the doctor tho.
2006-09-05 10:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by SnowGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband hates to fly! He's tall and claustrophobic. He had to fly to Montana and back last month. He went to our doctor and she prescribed something to keep him calm. It worked really well. He said he wasn't bothered a bit about being on the plane. Maybe you should talk to your Dr. before you go and he/she could do something for you.
2006-09-05 08:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
knowing your going to be alright helps alot...your more likely to get murdered than in a plane crash.. I always take dramamine, and i sneek a few smal bottle of jim beam on with me lol....you might keep a damp cool wash cloth in a zip lock bag and wipe your face the coolness should recesse the flushness of your face.and take deep breathes and meditate on your breathing while doing it think about each breath in and out... seems to work for me.
2006-09-05 08:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by jason m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk your doctor into giving you a small Rx for Xanax before your flight.
2006-09-05 09:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a coward when it comes to flying. Lately we have been driving from Ohio to Florida, and yes, I am the happiest woman on earth. LOLOL
2006-09-05 08:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ FairLady ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find large doses of gravol helps. Makes you sooo sleepy and dopey that you just don't care.
2006-09-06 06:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try doing something constructive during your nervous breakdown time. try chewing gum while doodling on a piece of paper... and try to take your mind off of what you are most nervouse about
2016-03-17 08:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋