My best friend and I have an oppurtunity to go to Europe this summer. I have never been and I would love to go but I am terrified of flying. I haven't been on a plane in three years. I am not afraid of terrorist. I am afraid of the plane crashing. I have had very vivid dreams of being in a plane crash and it scares me to death. I don't want to miss out on a trip of a lifetime but i just cant get on a plane. What should I do?
2007-06-05 13:55:35 · 10 answers · asked by kystik83 3 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Your fear is common, and there are a number of good websites out there that can help. Here are two that both have resident pilots who answer questions:
www.getonthatplane.com
www.takingflight.us
2007-06-08 16:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you dont have anything to be afraid of. The chances of an actual plane crash are very, very slim. There are millions of flights a day and all of them land safely.
In my psychology class, we were talking about this kind of anxiety and we watched a video on it. In the video, the people also had a fear of flying and the psychologist in the video took them to go see a plane and to talk with the pilot. See if you can talk to a pilot and ask him or her about aviation. The psychologist said that a general understanding on the realities of aviation helps reduce a fear of flying. You can also attend a course. If you start to get afraid while on the plane, think good thoughts. Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed or happy. That should help. I also suggest talking to a psychologist or a professional about your fear. They will help you out even more because they know more about this than I do. Your doctor can also prescribe you some anti-anxiety pills.
Dont worry about flying. You will be safe.
2007-06-05 19:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by lildude211us 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way,I hate to fly and i cant relax until those wheels hit the runway.Europe is a long flight it may be tough for you but you have to do it,think for a moment if you let your fear override such a great experience,you would regret not going forever.When I fly I just think about the people that do it for a living,the flight attendants log in thousands of flight hours a year without any incidents and the pilots probably log in even more,our fears seem pretty silly when you think about it that way
2007-06-05 14:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
come on the plane wont crash Ive been on planes of a long time so u have nothing to worry about any ways the people that r driving the planes have been thought training for a long time u r in very good hands and your best friends is with u dont be sacred its time for u to face your fears and its time for u to have a wonderful time with your friend
2007-06-05 14:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Shania H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to give you an anti-anxiety drug for the trip. Sit away from the windows, so you can forget you are on a plane. Try to sleep/watch a movie / whatever.
Remember that flying is one of the safest ways to travel. I know that does not help much for an irrational fear, but it is true.
2007-06-05 14:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by julie travelcaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only choices then are either alcohol or vicodin. You could take the redeye and take a prescription sleeping aid and wake up there too.
Of course you know that the chances of dying are greater on the car trip to the airport than in the plane flight.
2007-06-05 14:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a fatalist and believe the time of my death is already set. So, if it is my time, it won't matter if I am on a plane or sleeping in my bed. Dying in a plane would be quick and painless. If philosophy doesn't work for you, try sleeping pills so that you will be groggy when you get on the plane.
2007-06-05 14:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really think you should calm down. There are soo many airplanes flying in and out of airports. Airplane crashes are pretty slim. They do happen, but slim. You just need to calm down and let the pilot do what he/she needs to do.
2007-06-05 16:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a boat trip.What about the Queen Elizabeth?
2007-06-05 14:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by flossie mae 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are thousands of people up in the air right now, and just imagine that you are joining them. think as it's cool being up in the air and how amazing and RELAXING it is.
2007-06-05 14:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by maugustak@snet.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋