I've been afraid since 9/11 and I live in New York and saw the towers come down in person that day. Should I give it another chance? Is it much safer now or the same as it was before?
2007-07-17 14:02:57 · 23 answers · asked by cats 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I live in NY as well. I unfortunately witnessed the aftermath and saw one of the towers actually falling as well. I have flown and it's fine. You have to move on with your life. I know it can be difficult. Yes things have changed since pre-9/11 but that shouldn't stop you from traveling...even if it means standing on a longer line or arriving earlier at the airport. Whenever security is heightened that is the time to fly b/c everyone is on guard and checking for everything. IMO Go to JFK or LaGuardia and see for yourself millions of people fly everyday and make it to their destinations. If you're still nervous maybe you should seek counseling. A friend of mine was afraid after 9/11 as well and she sought help from a psychiatrist and its helping her tremendously. She actually flew to Spain last year. She still does feel nervous but seeing all of the other people at the airports and on the planes keep her at ease. That helps me as well.
2007-07-17 14:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by J P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not afraid, but I didn't live through what you did. I say give it another chance, statistically it's safer than traveling in a car.
2007-07-17 21:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lolitta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, definitely. Thousands of planes fly out every day. The chances are like 1/a very big #. More people are killed annually by donkeys than plane accidents. Don't worry.
2007-07-17 21:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by english juggler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,I'm not.I'd probably feel the same way,if I had been there to witness that tragic event.You might be experiencing post traumatic stress disorder.Have you talked to your doctor about it?He could help you with that.Good luck.
2007-07-17 21:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Lety 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a chance, its statistically still the safest way to travel.
2007-07-17 21:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by Landra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im afraid of flying.it is most likely safer now so u shoud be fine.just trust the lord.where is ur faith at?
2007-07-17 21:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by mandaaa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love to read about flying and know alot abou it
but yea sometimes its spooky especially when I read so many crash stories
but know this : the pilot doesnt want to crash anymore than you
2007-07-17 21:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I am not afraid of flying....it is still one of the safest modes of transportation......but I usually only fly on business...I like to drive where I am going so that I can see the sights getting there......
2007-07-18 00:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by bernman101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not afraid of flying at all! it's waaaaayyyyyy more safer now than it has before, trust me!!!!!!!!!!
2007-07-17 21:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
i like to fly
2007-07-17 21:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Agata 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋