fear of flying

[FinalWay]

lately i've come to notice that i have a fear of flying. i don't know where the fear came from as most people would say the same thing. does anybody else here have a fear of it? if you overcame that fear, how did you do it?

 

[speakeasy]

I have more a fear of flying now than I did when I was younger. I loved flying as a kid. Now it's something I wish I could avoid. I'm never at ease on a plane, I always feel jittery and it's impossible for me to sleep, even on long trans-oceanic flights. On very long flights like that I am absolutely miserable. I also hate turbulence, a lot. I can deal with flying since I've been doing it for so long, if I were just starting out now, I couldn't fathom it.

A few years back, me and a buddy flew to Hawaii for a wedding. He was in his late 20's and had never been on a plane in his life. I sat him at the window just for kicks. Looked like he was going to have a heart attack as we took off, lol. Once it smoothed out, he was fine.

 

[5string]

Used to get to me as well. Just did it enough where it doesnt bother me anymore. Turbulance is normal, so don't worry about it. I always take earplugs. That helps to this day. Also take along a video Ipod which I have tons of movies on. There is sofware out there you can get which allows you to download full length movies onto your Ipod from your computer. If anyone is interested, go to slysoft.com. Point being, if you are watching a movie, or listening to music, it helps take your mind off of the flight.

 

[FinalWay]

I have more a fear of flying now than I did when I was younger. I loved flying as a kid. Now it's something I wish I could avoid.

funny you say that because i flew on a helicopter when i was a kid and it didnt even bother for a second. it probably would of been the same if i was on a plane. but lately over the years i've notice the fear and paranoia start to sink in due to certain things happening like the recent attempt attack on xmas and other situations.

 

[Blues84]

I have a fear of flying as well....The way I plan to fight it, is take a short flight anywhere just to see that there is nothing to worry about.