Fear of flying

[Ali Gator]

I asked this on the teen board but I have a huge fear of flying and lately its been progressing into panic attacks. This year I'm flying to Cozumel wih my family ((I'm 16)) and it's a four hour flight and I'm getting nervous. I had a few panic attacks on the flight to Florida this summer and coming home and now it's getting to the point where I'm getting nervous two months before my vacation and I'm starting to dread it. I've tried reading, writing, listening to music but none of it helps and I can't sleep on a plane because I'm too nervous...I dont know what to do anymore, any help would be appreciated

Alex

 

[JohnTBap]

I don't know if it's feasible because of your age, but I went to the doctor and got meds to calm me. Best of luck to you. I hope that your parents are supportive.

 

[Grog]

Sorry...no answer for you, but thought I would give this a bump in case anyone else can help. You might also want to try on the Transportation board. Good luck

 

[WebmasterAlex]

You might want to take a look at this
Fear of flying class
It's all online and it is free so it can't hurt!

 

[Disney-Kim]

I have a terrible fear of flying that has improved over the years with the use of Xanax. Xanax is in the valium family and has to prescribed by a dr. But....it is a god save for those who panic when they fly. It takes the feeling of panic away and you feel relaxed. your sense of fear seems to diminish.
I have used it for the last couple years (only when I fly )
but now I don't panic anymore and I am not nervous about going to the airport weeks before we ever go. I know that the xanax will keep my calm and it has been a huge help.
ask your dr about being able to take it since you are so young. they will only give you so many pills anyway.

 

[jamsmom]

BUMP

 

[JasonLyons]

I fear flying also, because I allways sit behind the fat guy who reclines his seat all the way

 

[Cindyluwho]

Phobias are a weird thing. They are mostly totally baseless. Like the fear of spiders, worms, etc. Most universities have a program that deal with phobias but your easiest option is probably a prescribed drug, like xanax. My phobia is dwarfs, don't ask me why, it's just one of those weird things.

 

[off2disney]

Jason, you are too funny!

 

[Mishetta]

I just don't fly anymore. If I can't get there by car, I'm not going.

 

[MAC3]

Your not alone! Many fear flying now more than ever. I've flown alot. Especially in my youth. It never bothered me until I was a parent.

Like the others said you should talk to a doctor that may be able to prescribe something to combat the panic attacks.

Just for the record. I still fly. I won't/can't let fear stop me. As an example to my daughter.

Good Luck,
Lisa

 

[Ali Gator]

Thank you guys so much. I went to that online website and I talked to my parents about getting me on meds for the flights only. I'm glad I'm not alone out there!

Alex