Terrified of flying?!
Question: OK!!! i am going away on holiday for a week with the girls and i am terrified of flying.
my friends say "oh you will be ok" ye seriously i am not getting on that plane alive or sober bring it on, try it, take me near an aeroplane.
so anyway that aside i need a bloody good cure!!!!!!
any suggestions
i thought "just dont go, simple solution to a difficult problem"
Answers: OK!!! i am going away on holiday for a week with the girls and i am terrified of flying.
my friends say "oh you will be ok" ye seriously i am not getting on that plane alive or sober bring it on, try it, take me near an aeroplane.
so anyway that aside i need a bloody good cure!!!!!!
any suggestions
i thought "just dont go, simple solution to a difficult problem"
Don't let this phobia ruin what will be a really good holiday.
I know it's hard, but think of it logically. What are the chances of you crashing? How many people actually die as a result of being on an aeroplane? I bet you've got more chance of dying in a car than in an aeroplane.
Just try not to think about it too much, or you'll make it seem much worse in your head. Realise that you've got something to aim for - your holiday - and at the end of what will be a horrible journey for you you'll have that reward.
Please go and have a wonderful time - good luck!
Take xanax (a nerve pill).
hypnotism try that. my bf is the same but after a year of pussying about he has agreed to go. love him for it.
goto your doctor and explain it to them, they have some mild sedatives that can help you to overcome your fear. or if you have enough time before you go try hypnosis.
Try Rescue remedy you can get it from shops,local supermarkets e.t.c and it really does work.It calms your nerves.Also believe in yourself that NOTHING can go wrong,stay strong and positive and you'll be fine! Good luck chuck!
Bachs Rescue Remedy available from Boots or Health Food Shops... alternative ZipVits.com have a very similar item called 5 Flower Remedy and is 3x cheaper, works just the same. I use it for most stressful occasions :) Good Luck and enjoy the holiday!
If you REALLY terrified see your doc for a mild sedative. If just terrified(!) try Bach's Rescue Remedy - natural stuff from a chemist.
Statistically it's the safest form of transportation. A cure would involve you either taking a pill to calm you down, such as Valium (speak to your doctor). Or undergoing some form of therapy to try to overcome your fear. You can check the internet for places which will do this but I don't know how long it will take and whether it'll work in time for you to catch your flight!
Ask your doctor for a script of a short acting anti-anxiety pill like Ativan or Xanax
You could also try something over the counter that will make you sleepy like Benadryl or Antivert (some small dosages come otc, larger need script)
There are also many "motion sickness" pills you could take like Dramamine that will make you sleepy.
You could try non medical approaches like aromatherapy, deep breathing, calming music or visualization, but you sound like you will be too nervous to focus on that.
At least you are with "the girls" and they can help divert your attention.
Focus or try to realize what your actual fear is...crashing? hijacking? clostrophbia? etc...and maybe talking it out will help.
Good Luck and take care
take sleeping medication and it will be over before you know it. bring an ipod, book anything to keep you occupied to pass the time. definetly do NOT skip the vacation because when they get back their going to be talking about how much fun they had and your going to be upset that you didn't go with them . and once the trip is over and your back home safe your going to be happy you went and possibly be over your fear of flying. you should be more scared of driving than flying, because how often do you hear about plane accidents compared to car accidents?
haha (:
have fun ! and hope i helped (:
Actually avoidance will not solve the long term problem will it. Are you seriously saying you will never, ever get on a plane? If so then you are limiting where you go for holidays.
I too was terrified of flying and still do get scared BUT I just get on the plane in an isle seat and busy myself with a drink and reading.
Some airlines offer fear of flying sessions. Do a web search to see if any are on offer near you?
I have been using this alternative therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique on my anxiety and depression which has helped me a lot. It's very good at getting rid of all kinds of negative emotions and dealing with all kinds of issues quickly. It does sound crazy but does work. It might be something that can help you.Try some of the techniques from the third link.
hypnosis can help fear of flying and any other fears/anxieties have a lok on the website below
Good luck and i hope you overcome your fear soon