Fear of Flying - Anxiety Message Board

kiki315 · 02-21-2005, 10:18 AM

I recently booked a trip to Mexico and although I'm very excited, I'm petrified to fly. I've been having these weird dreams and I'm constantly thinking about flying. Everytime I think about it, I doubt going on my trip, and consider canceling. HELP!!!

jamckit · 02-21-2005, 01:00 PM

Have you ever flown before?

kiki315 · 02-21-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jamckit

Have you ever flown before?

not since I'm 4.. I'm 20 now. I don't really remember it though

rucnateb · 02-22-2005, 07:34 PM

hello...looks like we are in the same boat,I have to fly soon to but I dont have a choice I have to go see my mom.she is sick so I cant gt out of it.

I am just like you terrified,I am having terrible anxiety and stressing over it

I dont know what to do,but I guess I will just have to take a pill or something,tried getting some help on the net but the site I found charges you to speak toa captain,and the course is too expensive for me.I found one thats free online where you just read the info which I think is ok{REMOVED}good luck on your flight.you are not alone

maria

jamckit · 02-23-2005, 03:07 PM

Try related it to something you know. I try to think of the turbulence as potholes & take off & landings as a rollar coaster with hills. It seems to work. I still have problems if it's bad turbulence & I still can't handle taking off. If you are teking any anxiety meds take one before boarding. I did that when I had to travel to Australia by myself & I was actually surprised that I didn't have any problems. Good luck I hope it's smooth flying.