Sparky0207

Hi everyone,

Im due to go on holiday in two weeks which I am so excited about but theres just one problem.... Im absolutely terrified of flying!
The holiday was booked before I found out I was pregnant and its only a couple of hours on the flight but I have no idea how im going to manage! No one really knows about my fear as usually I just go to the doctors and get something to calm my nerves or just have a few drinks in the departure lounge but I cant do either of these now!
Anyone have anything I can try? The last thing I want to do is upset beanie!!

xx

BeckyBoo

Try taking some music on an MP3? True life magazines? Baby magazines? You need something to make you stop worrying. Maybe you could go see your GP and see what he suggests x

Sparky0207

I saw my GP yesterday who basically said there was nothing he could give me but to try taking Kalms tablets, but Ive tried these before and its not worked!
I have already stacked up on magazines but maybe music would be a good idea!! Thank you!

xxx

tinytoes

what about some sort of hypnotherapy?!?

Maybe you can do some self counselling - just tell yourself that your worrying wont affect whether you crash or not. so ther'es no point in worrying?!
And the age old saying "it's safer than travelling by car!".

I am flying next week. i'm not a big fan, but live away from my family so have to fly to go see them. I dont have a fear as such, but just dont much like the idea if I think abotu it too much...so the simple answer for me is to not think to much!
I try and see it just like sitting on a train. I read my book and escape into another world.
And I always hold OH's hand at takeoff...if we are going to die at least we're together, quite romantic really!!

Dont let me joking scare you. it really is safe. Mind over matter. Good luck!! xxx

Sparky0207

It is quite romantic when you think of it like that!

I think you may have just hit the nail on the head there - Im thinking about it waaay too much which is prob whats making me even more nervous than usual! It doesnt help that OH loves flying and is probably more excited about the flight than the holiday so he is less than sympathetic!

Right, im going to gather my thoughts and think about anything but the flight! Hopefully beanie will be booting the life out of me the day we fly and im sure that will take my mind off it!

xx

Angelica

Aww Sparky ur just like me..
I love going on hols but am terrified of flying...

I say a little prayer before take up & then keep my eyes closed during take off.
Drink lots of water, do the leg excercises & then just look forward to landing at ur destination & having fun!!

Where u off to?

Belle

i remember my mom giving me this thing u drop on ur tongue (all herbal ) i think i they do them in boots!! they have different wants for different thins but i took this 1 year i was nervous about flying (9/11)

Belle

ooo and have fun on ur jollys!!

Sparky0207

We're off to Palma in Majorca, only 2 hours on the plane, thats enough for me!

Its take off I struggle with most, I have my eyes closed, my fingers in my ears, chomping wildly on a sweet so my ears dont pop, legs trembling and sweating like a pig - I must look a state!!

nikky0907

I completely understand you!

I' terrified of flying but ironicly I fly quite often,and I can't drink(in us you have to be over 21) so I usually take a praxiten...but in July I'm going to Spain for 10 days and I have no idea what to do...Music,magazines....

Maybe I'll just ask someone to knock me unconscious....