@ the end of december, im gunna fly to Omaha Nebraska to see all my friends. My stomach is in KNOTS! i have a HUGE phobia of flying, is there any suggestions of how i can not be so scared??
2006-12-02 10:31:08 · 10 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Should i really be this scared, or would i be pretty safe in a plane?
2006-12-02 10:31:53 · update #1
I do wish i could take some Dramimine, but its only a 2 hour flight, and i dont want to be so tired that i cant shop. :(
2006-12-02 10:39:03 · update #2
Chill Babe! It's all in your head. If you are old enough it may help if you have a drink to mellow you out. Just keep busy reading or listening to music. I am a pilot and I fly all the time. Once you get used to it you see that it is the only way to travel long distances.
2006-12-02 10:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm scared to fly too (on my 7th birthday I saw an airliner crash near my house- so ever since then I've always felt weird whenever I'm on a plane) But, remember, flying is the safest way to travel - you're more likely to be in a car accident than a plane crash.
You might want to go to your doctor before you fly and get a sedative - it will help alot. Also, if the plane isn't too crowded, tell the flight attendant that you're scared to fly, maybe they can help you have a better experience.
2006-12-02 18:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, you have much greater odds in dying in an automobile accident that your plane going down. If feel you may have some anxiety, just take an over the counter Dramamine 30 minutes before flight. This will pretty much calm you down and knock you out. When you wake up you will be in Nebraska!
2006-12-02 18:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by wendy h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love going on planes...the first time i was on a plane..i was soo exicted...i was on british airways..i remember the desert they gave us ..was sooooo good..yummy yum..mmm.
Anyway, here's some tips..don't look out the window, try to fall asleep...by the time you wake up..hopefully it'll all be over, talk to the people around you ...maybe it'll get your mind of flying... they also have these tablets that help you overcome the syptoms of flying phobia....
I don't tknow if any of this helped you...sorry, if it didn't....
2006-12-02 18:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Whaaaat?? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relax you can do it i flew the first time when i was in the fourth grade thats 10 years old and i was by myself . so yes you can do it. sit in the middle or aisle seat the window may be to much this time chew gum for your ears and just take deep breathes when you feel nervous drink water not alcohol like most will tell you and dont tense your body just relax and enjoy the trip
2006-12-02 22:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by cozjeanda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relax, flying is very safe. Statistically it is alot safer than riding in a car. You will have fun and probably even enjoy it.
2006-12-02 18:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its very simple......when its your time to go, (die) well its going to happen and NONE of us knows how we are going and when. Its highly unlikely you'll encounter anything at all, maybe a delay in flight for weather this time of year.
So, cut the whiny crap and get on that plane and enjoy your trip and friends!
2006-12-02 19:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by HowFuzzyWuzee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To tell you the truth, they say that air travel is safer than car travel
It's really quite fun. I just got back from the Bahamas and it was amazing.
2006-12-02 18:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Rawr! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its prefectly safe, don't worry about it.
you should prepare different accessories to distract you during the flight like books, movies, marazines etc. it will make it shorter and you won't think about your phobia
2006-12-02 18:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by DonGiovanni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is remember that tons of people have flown safely before and that you are going to be one of them.
Also it helps to shut your eyes, breath in through your nose, and out through your mouth. ?(Meditation)
2006-12-02 18:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Niaana 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋