NEED...Fear of flying mantra...

[Mr. Bloom]

"Silver" you made me laugh so hard, sorry but I could just picture you passed out the kids sitting there and the flight attendant thinking....hmmm.....hahaha
I needed a laugh thank you.

I'm laughing at recollection of the time that she slept for a 13 hour flight back from Europe, was awake for the taxi ride home and then slept another 12 hours....leaving me with two jet-lagged kids In other words, make sure you mind the dose...or you'll not get a chance for visiting...

Ironically, like you, Silver never had this fear until SilverSon was born. But, she went from no fear to extreme anxiety.

[SouthernBelle]

Maybe, also, an ipod or mp3 player with something soothing on it??

[Brandi]

You know I have had so many more close calls driving then ever have I had a problem flying! i fly at least on 30- 50 planes a year and never had any problems. My luggage has had way more problems then me.
Bring some of your favorite stuff with . Maybe a mp3 player with favorite music, a favorite pillow. Deep breathing at least three deep breaths at a time when you are feeling nervouse. And the medicating advice is always good. something mild. Your Doc will perscribe two pills if you need it. One for going and coming back.
Good luck! Really it is a peice of cake compared to other things you might have to do in your life time.

[Jenn]

Living on an Air Force Base I see and hear planes 24/7 so you think I'd be fine with it.
Screw it, I called the Dr and asked her to call me in two valium, might as well be happy and scared!

I also don't rember the movie but I keep thinking of the scene where the actor is on the plane and is terrified of flying and the little boy sitting next to him draws a picture of the plane going down in flames.....that is SOOO something that would happen to me.

[ridethewind]

You might be thinking of "Hook" with Robin Williams.

[mtkitchn]

There is good advice here. Deep breathing, music, talking to the flight attendants. Maybe if you mention that you're a frightened flyer when you board, the pilots will bring you up front and talk to you a bit. Who are you flying on? What kind of airplane?
Remember that flying is much safer than driving. When you hear about an airliner crash, it's only news because it happens so rarely! Turbulence is uncomfortable, but planes are built to withstand it.
I'm an airline pilot, and one of our captains here has a degree in psychology. He put out a kit for fearful flyers. http://www.fearless-flight.com/chick...rful-flyer.php
I've never seen the program, but one day I was flying with him, and a lady on board mentioned how helpful it had been for her!
Maybe something like that would help next time, although I realize it's too late for it now if you're leaving Monday.
Good luck, don't worry, and have a great time!
Sue

[Jenn]

Wow, as a pilot you must look at us "freak outs" and think gosh if they only knew how safe it is.....
Thank you again, I have been on a website, it's a "Fear of flying" and the man is VERY nice and I've donwloaded some of his calming affirmations while on the plane.
My Dr graciously gave me a few Valium as to avoid the total embarassment of a headline stating " Panicked passenger leaps from 737 while taxing down the runway"........haha...I know that is not funny but that is what I almost did last time.
You all have been nothing but GREAT and I can't thank you enough. Taxco IS the silver capital of world....so...hmmmmm what can I bring back to put on my bike?????OH wait....I'm a Fred, so I'm gonna get me a silver plated visor!
HUGS
Jenn

[silver]

Taxco IS the silver capital of world....so...hmmmmm what can I bring back to put on my bike?????OH wait....I'm a Fred, so I'm gonna get me a silver plated visor!
HUGS
Jenn

I know! I wanna go back! What you bring back needs to go on your wrist and your earlobes and your neck!!!!! Make sure it says "925" or "Sterling" and has the silversmith's initials on the back!!!!!