Anyone else have a fear of flying?

[kdtwiss]

petrified. I literally could not breathe during takeoff in May. We were planning on driving from Ma. Literally flying never crossed my mind because I hate it so much. Had not flown in 10 years. The closer our vaca got the more I got to thinking about how much of our vACA would be just driving (with 4 kids) . And also I decided I did not want to pass on such a crippling (yes it is crippling) fear to my children. So we flew - Song - all I can say is THANK GOD for those tvs it gave me something to focus on. I don't feel comfortable taking any kind of pill or drink as I feel I need to have my wits about me in case of any emergency, so that tv was my atavan. My biggest fear is not so much dying - I know that will happen someday - but that something could happen to my kids and it was MY decision that put them in harm's way. THAT is my big fear. I just try to avoid thinking about the flight at all, or I would literally cancel the trips.

 

[mommy22gurlz]

My biggest fear is not so much dying - I know that will happen someday - but that something could happen to my kids and it was MY decision that put them in harm's way.

Me too, I have had this exact thought. Like I said in my earlier post on this thread, I am a little psycho when it comes to flying but I have actually played out in my head the plane going down and me thinking...it's all my fault that my kids are on this plane. I've got to get over this fear and I don't want my kids to know about it, so I will just tough it out and try to keep my mind occupied!!

 

[luvindisneyworld]

We will be flying first time in October.I am scared to death.That is all I can think about .I think it makes it worse because we will be on a 50 passenger jet.We will have a direct flight and dont have to worry about lay overs,we would have to be on a small jet if we did not have direct flight because we have such a small airport,then we would go to Atlanta and then we would be on a big boy .

So please help me,what can I do to not worry myself to death.

Have any of you ever been on a 50 passenger jet?

Desperately needing help,
Misty

 

[snooty3]

I used to love flying now I hate it. Of course it won't stop me from going 'HOME'. I go my doc's and get a bottle of 4 valium (1 I take when I leave the house the second one 1/2 hour before take off). Ditto on the way home. Most times If we fly at night I will have myself one big fat *** Absolut Bloody Mary chug that baby down and I'm usually out by the time the plane is backing out of the terminal. I wake just when the plane starts its descent. Baby that is the only way to feel the fear of flying or dying!

 

[JimFitz]

I was on a plane in 1996 from Seattle to New York that dropped about 8,000 feet, at least that's what the pilot said but it felt more like 20,000. When we stabilized, the pilot came on the intercom and yelled out "Yee Haaa!! That was fun!!!!" He did a great job of explaining to everyone what happened and everyone was at ease listening to him. However, I have never enjoyed flying since. I sometimes have to fly for work and had to go to India this past March. I spent 19 hours in the air and it was much easier with XANAX, I actually was not scared at all. If I have two XANAX I am ok.

I have probably flown back and forth across the country almost 100times in my life and never had a problem except for that one incident.


I am driving to Disney in October with the family. I hope it goes well.

 

[Bronte]

I grew up in an airline family ... I flew everywhere all the time. I have been basically to every state in the union and to many places overseas. I never gave it a second thought to fly anywhere at anytime. Now I am 35 and I literally cry every time I get on the plane ... it is so embarrassing. I love Disney and we do go every year but the flying part really takes it out of me (physically and emotionally.) I try to tell my self it is going to be ok but that does not help. I get pills from the Dr. and that helps a little. I watch movies, look though photos and hold my children's hands ... last trip I got a special swishy pillow to squeeze during take off and landing. I think what hurts the most though is people who do not understand, even DH will say things like "why don't you just get over it." I would love to "get over it" but for now I just cry and sweat and bite my lip.

 

[bdink921]

Sure I'll jump in the plane to go to WDW---and I am terrified---burst into tears during takeoff last time . My SIL gave me an ativan for the return trip and I still was just as terrified, however as much as I wanted to cry, I literally couldn't--and I really wanted to!! But I'll do it again for our next trip to WDW--only 2.5 hrs of agony. My DH wants to go to DL, but I can't even think of being in a plane for that long

 

[3mickeys&me]

It is SOOOOOOOO nice t know I am not alone!!! I HATE Flying but if that plane is taking me to Disney World or on a Disney Cruise I am on it! LOL

I hate taking off and landing and I agree its the not being in control factor that makes me feel scared.

I try to be brave infront of my kids but its hard to hide. DH loves flying and so do my boys. I just pray the entire way.

 

[annie1995]

Ok, I am leaving Friday 7 am. Now the reality is really starting to kick in. This is my 1st flight, and I am scared to death Don't get me wrong, getting there in 2.5 hours beats driving for 24 but, now it's almost time to go. I've had 8 months to put the thought off of getting on the plane. I need to suck it up for my kids sake, it's there first flight too and I don't want to freak them out. I am bringing books and stuff to do during the flight to keep me from worring . Any other suggestions on getting over this first hump of fear? I don't want meds, and I don't drink. Anyway pixie dust to us all! Ready or not here we go!

 

[kellyf2626]

Good luck Annie!

I am sure all will be fine. I ended up listening to my iPod for the majority of my trip in August, which was good. I always get obsessed with those weird airplane sounds, so the iPod eliminated that problem. On the way back, DH and I watched a DVD on our laptop, and by the time the DVD was over - we were landing!

Remember....it's all worth it! Have a blast in Disney! I am so jealous!!

 

[annie1995]

Good luck Annie!

I am sure all will be fine. I ended up listening to my iPod for the majority of my trip in August, which was good. I always get obsessed with those weird airplane sounds, so the iPod eliminated that problem. On the way back, DH and I watched a DVD on our laptop, and by the time the DVD was over - we were landing!

Remember....it's all worth it! Have a blast in Disney! I am so jealous!!

Thanks a bunch! I think our plane has music and head phones to listen to, plus I am sure my kids will be talking our ears off anyway! Thanks again!

 

[JimFitz]

Ok, I am leaving Friday 7 am. Now the reality is really starting to kick in. This is my 1st flight, and I am scared to death Don't get me wrong, getting there in 2.5 hours beats driving for 24 but, now it's almost time to go. I've had 8 months to put the thought off of getting on the plane. I need to suck it up for my kids sake, it's there first flight too and I don't want to freak them out. I am bringing books and stuff to do during the flight to keep me from worring . Any other suggestions on getting over this first hump of fear? I don't want meds, and I don't drink. Anyway pixie dust to us all! Ready or not here we go!

Just think about where you are headed and you will be fine. Enjoy!!

 

[3mickeys&me]

Take a deep breath. Think about all the fun you and your family are gonna have on this awesome vacation. You will be just fine.