Disorientation when Flying

[marias]

Hi there,

With only 10 days to go before we visit the land of Mickey, I am working myself up into a bit of a panic. It's not that I am frightened of flying - far from it, and I dont suffer with sickness. What I do feel is a real sense of disorientation. Does anyone else suffer with this - or is it just me

It seems to be so bad this time that I am already feeling a bit out of control. Ive looked at travel sickness remedies - but they are really just for sickness and I dont really want to take a sedative as I guess this will make me feel worse.

I have got some Rescue Remedy, does anyone have any ideas

Many thanks for all your help.
Maria

 

[allie5]

Im not sure I understand you fully...do you mean you arent sure what direction you are heading?? Most aircraft have Skymaps now and you can track your progress quite well with these. Several flights I have been on have had exterior cameras with different views...Im not keen as I am a nervous flier, but you do get a good view (take off and landing are very impressive). If its clear then you can sometimes see places like New York or Boston as you fly over.

If you mean something totally different, then I apologise!!

For my nerves, the only thing that helps is several glasses of alchohol before take off. After that I stick to plain water...I find that Im OK once "up" but hate the taking off and the turn as you go up. I know its not the "PC" thing to do, but thats what helps me, and Im sticking to it!! I even got permission from my doctor when I was pregnant to have my couple of bevvies on take off!! Fortunately, he gave the all clear . It could be I will be needing permission again this year, but thats another story... .

 

[SidB]

I'm not scared of flying, I'm scared of crashing!

I'll get me coat.......