It is just the turbulences and the take off and landing, basically, if the fly is smoth i am not scared a tall, but this phobia has created a incapacity of flying, and is getting worse, before i was scared during the fly or the same day, but now three days in advance i cant even eat, i am petrified..anybody knows a solution, any pills i cant take to sleep or something? last time i took 1 valium 10mg and didnt do nothing to me.
2006-10-08 04:14:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
I worked for an airline and would get white knuckled (grip the arm rests) during turbulance...I had the same fear. One day im flying back to Vegas, whereI was working at the time, and was sitting next to a pilot. We had conversed some, since we were both non-rev's (flying on our benefits) and he was just sitting there reading his paper when we hit a storm. He saw me start to hyperventilate and squirm in my seat. He leaned over and said "Its only pot holes in the sky". Ever since then, I repeat that...breathe through it...and now, it doesnt even phase me. I can sleep through it, dont get motion sick and the anxiety is gone. There will be bumps, the plane may drop altitude, but you're fine. Sit on or near the wings, you'll feel less there. BUT dont look out the window's...your eyes will see the wings moving around and that will play tricks on your mind. Just look straight ahead or occupy your mind with something else.
But just think to yourself, its like driving and hitting a pot hole, and let your mantra be "its only pot holes in the sky", take slow deep breaths.....and you will be fine. The main thing is to slow your breathing and take big deep breaths so that you wont hyperventilate yourself.
2006-10-08 05:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by mspain79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're letting your imagination run wild. You don't need a Valium, or a pill of any kind. Answer this question for me, please. Do you ride roller coasters? Do you ride a motorcycle? Do you ride in an automobile with someone else driving? If you can do these things, or similar things, you are just blowing this phobia way out of realistic proportions. Try living in the moment. Think about what you're going to wear while you're packing. (Not the flight.)
Use your mind to control the things you can control, and don't waste energy worrying about the things you have no control over. Take a few deep breaths, and think about the good times you're going to have when you arrive at your destination.
2006-10-08 11:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by gypsyparadise123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some therapy. We are all too well protected in modern aircraft. All nice and cosy so the slightest bump has everyone worried. I remember (showing my age!) flying in piston engined Elizabethans. These used to rev, rattle, shake, luggage fell of the racks, bounce up and down - but one was used to it, it was perfectly normal. Actually, a modern aircraft is also a very solid piece of kit (I always thought the old DC10's with three engines were really solid, in yer face, no holds barred, aircraft) and can "fall" quite a long way. Just bear in mind that these things are tested this way, that way, one engine, two engines, no engines - virtually to destruction - just to make sure they can handle whatever comes along and so to the chap in charge up front. To put it all in perspective (and as long as you feel able to deal with it) go for a ride in a single engine Cessna or similar with a well experienced "seat of the pants" pilot then you will get a feel for the braoder range of what flying is about. (It's also great fun!)
2006-10-08 11:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by BizTravelMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to feel better is to know what to expect ahead of time on your trip. Try not to fly in the back of the plane. If you are nervous sit in the middle of the plane. Try to get Premium economy or First class seating.
2006-10-08 11:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by cdn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to love turbulence.
You know it does nothing to you. IT will come to an end. The plane has wings and will continue to fly. Do what I do. I love it and look forward to it. Face your fear head on by embracing it. It can't harm you, and if you learn to enjoy it like I do, you will enjoy flying.
2006-10-08 15:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by rickbrowntravels.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get over the fear, drugs will not help the underlying cause of fear! Also taking anything that will sedate you on a plane will increase your risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis! You need to be able to move around on a plane.
I've found a couple of websites that could help you with your fear.
2006-10-08 11:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Purple 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 valium and a Large Vodka!
2006-10-08 11:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just remember the pilot wants to get to his destination and back home to his wife and kids just as much as you, so stop worrying its the safest form of transport. Take a book or puzzle to occupy your mind and do breathing exercises to control your anxiety
2006-10-08 11:52:06 · answer #8 · answered by dukedog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a seat next to the wings, thats the strongest part of the plane,, so when u do crash , u might have more chance of surviving, or they will find ur body in one piece.
2006-10-08 11:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Phenigan its available from chemists its for travel sickness but they also use it as a pre-med before children go in for sergery.
2006-10-08 11:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by Ian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋