Anxiety about flying as trip approaches

[LaneOT]

I totally hear you on this one!!!! I get on the plane and have a mild anxiety attack until we are at coasting altitude... then I can read a book or what not. We only fly JetBlue so the TV distracts if there is a good program on... My DH laughs at me b/c upon take off, I hold tightly to the seats and he says he can see the color drain from my face.. Its funny b/c i cant take the ascent, but the descent I can handle. I would do the deep breathing, it works for me.. Going in September, I can feel the anxiety now..

 

[uva185]

I know but the NEWS hasn't been helping my case lately. All of these planes that are having problems due to bird migration patterns and such. Even my daughter who LOVES flying is getting a little green from watching the television. Hopefully the cleansing breaths will get me through it.

Just remember two things.

First, the media hypes things up to get viewers attention. Don't buy into the hype.

Second, flying is far safer than driving your own vehicle. You are more likely to die driving to the airport than you are flying down to Orlando.