flight question

[Grand2me]

I recognize flying as a neccessary evil BUT that does not eliminate the whole anxiety of it all. Do you have anxiety about flying? How do you deal with it? Do you think it's more of a control issue? I have flown before but I almost have to sedate myself to be comfortable.

 

[cbrfan]

I used to suffer alot of anxiety about flying (and pretty much everything else, for that matter ) and found Xanax to be a godsend!! Others on this board have found it helpful, too. It's prescription so I suggest you consult your dr. and see what he/she recommends.

 

[goofy4tink]

I am not the happiest of flyers. It's a quick way to get someplace, and something I have to endure. I used to be more than a bit stressed about flying. But, I have since educated myself, as much as possible anyway, as to the why's and wherefor's for flying. Once I realized that planes like a bit of turbulance I was a bit better. Then, I read a pilots description of his different flights. Seems they enjoy the more bumpy ones...and hate the smooth ones. I figure those pilots, co-pilots, and flight attendents aren't going to be up in the air as much as they are if they felt unsafe.
Now, when I fly, I tend to watch the FA's. If they are just going about their business, I'm good to go. I figure if they start looking worried, or stressed, then it's time for me to start worrying.
The other thing I found was that the plane really, really wants to stay in the air. It is a lot of work to land a perfectly good airplane. The plane is designed to be in the air. So, short of a terrorist attack or something mechanical going wrong, that plane is staying airborne. A terrorist attack or a mechanical failure are both things I can do nothing about..not a single thing.

So....get on board, try to relax. Bring some magazines to read. You're going to be great.

 

[Grand2me]

I used to suffer alot of anxiety about flying (and pretty much everything else, for that matter ) and found Xanax to be a godsend!! Others on this board have found it helpful, too. It's prescription so I suggest you consult your dr. and see what he/she recommends.

I have a perscription for Xanax for a botched MRI. I didn't realize I was clausterphobic until I got in the machine and FREAKED OUT !!!! I am kinda leary about using it for a 2 hour flight. We will land in the morning, around 9 am. We were going to go to a park that day. I'll consult my Doc. THANKS!

 

[disneyfansmandl]

A whole lot of people have some trouble flying. Don't be bashful about asking your doctor for something. It makes it easier on you and anyone going with you. Make sure to have as good as time as possible.