Not So Happy... I Just Remembered..

[1stTimeDisneyer]

I am flying to DW! I was so excited about going to DW and the planning that I forgot we are flying! I hate to fly and my hubby hates flying with me. I am sure the rest of the people on the plane hate it too. I sit there and forget to breathe, white knuckle the seat, and cry. I do not cry outloud but the tears flow, not I am sick just thinking about it.

The magic seems to have gone at the thought of getting on that plane!

 

[tiedye602]

I get tense too when I fly but I just read through a website that I think will help me this time. It is fearofflying.com You might want to give it a try.

 

[dizneycc]

I am the same way! I always cry at takeoff and landing. I thought it was only me.

I just keep my mind on getting to Disney and that helps! This time, I am taking a DVD player, hopefully that will help too!

I also try to read the magazines that they give you on the plane, I get a blanket and pillow and try to relax. Sometimes if it is bumpy, I just keep praying the whole way there. But when you get off that plane in Orlando in just a few hours, oh my! It is sooooo worth it!

 

[ntengwall]

You are not alone!! I think I have read that something like 30% of the people on the plane with you are also afraid!

I, too, am an anxious flyer. I have found that education is the key!! Here is a link to the book that I use.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...002-7869822-3628011?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

I start reading it a few weeks before I know I need to fly and it totally helps. Especially his "controlled breathing" exercises that totally stop you from getting into that panicked feeling that can then lead to a panic attach (had one of those when I got on the plane to go to St Lucia on my honeymoon--I was so wrapped up in the wedding that I didn't take the time to mentally prepare for the flight. When I got on, I thought I was ok, but arms started getting tingly and numb and my heart actually hurt!. Now I know that was a panic attack.

Anyway, PLEASE order this book and read it--several times. I promise if you take the time to read it and follow his instructions, it WILL help! It's better than doing nothing!

 

[1stTimeDisneyer]

Thanks Everyone! I am glad to hear I am not the only one who is afraid to fly.

Nicole- Thanks for the info. on the book an your boys are so cute!