what do you think I should do.

I am beyond petrified of flying. I've done it twice and I swore that I would never do it again. I can't stand it. We hit a little bit of turbulence, and I completely panicked. The days leading up to the flight are horrible because I am so anxious, and I know that after the turbulence experience, I will be anxious the entire vacation.

That being said, my friends are planning a trip to Vegas in April. I would LOVE to go to Vegas with them, but I just can't get on a plane.

Do I suck it up and deal with the anxiety from now until April and during the trip about the flight home? Do I get over my fear? Or do I miss out?

I hateeee how afraid I am, but I just can't get over it!

Re: what do you think I should do.

Get on the plane! Your friends will be with you, and you can get drunk!

Re: what do you think I should do.

warning.....flying to vegas you OFTEN encounter turbulance

if you can view it as part of the trip. know to expect it. and be okay with it, go

if its going to make you sick to think about, dont go

Re: what do you think I should do.

I would suggest seeing your gen. doctor and talking about this - a good friend of mine did this and was able to get a prescription for xanax to help her fly.

Re: what do you think I should do.

Get on the plane woman!!! Have your doctor prescribe you something to help with the anxiety. I'm not in love with flying but I would never pass up on being able to see the places I have been just because I hate flying.

Re: what do you think I should do.

get a scrip and FLY, BABY!

Re: what do you think I should do.

GO!!!! vegas is super fun!!

Re: what do you think I should do.

---

Posted by GR2010

Get on the plane woman!!! Have your doctor prescribe you something to help with the anxiety. I'm not in love with flying but I would never pass up on being able to see the places I have been just because I hate flying.

---

ITA!

Re: what do you think I should do.

---

Posted by little j

warning.....flying to vegas you OFTEN encounter turbulance

if you can view it as part of the trip. know to expect it. and be okay with it, go

if its going to make you sick to think about, dont go

---

Very valid heads up! DEF go!!! But also DEF be aware of the likely bumps. I travel to vegas quite a bit for work (ick) so I have a bit of experience with that flight. Again, I think the heads up is important just so your not thrown for a major loop while on the plane!

Re: what do you think I should do.

You might want to look into hypnosis. I know of two people that it worked wonders on with this specific fear.

And also, talk to your doctor. Have them prescribe something but a word to the wise - try a pill well before you are set to fly to make sure that you don't have any odd reactions, like if it hurts your stomach or something. You don't want to try a new drug when you're on the plane, KWIM?

Re: what do you think I should do.

XANAX!!!

Re: what do you think I should do.

I use to be the same way. Afraid as anything to fly. Then my brother, niece & nephew moved to FL. My choice was to either never see them or get over my fear. So my sister booked the flight without my knowing, packed my bag & picked me up at work & drove me to the airport. No turning back then.

Our flight ended up being delayed 2 hours due to rain, lightning & thunder & I cried in the airport for the 2 hours. My sister was getting annoyed with me so, she forced me to take some dramamine, since I have a history of motion sickness.

Well only 3.5 years later I flew 10 hours to Hawaii with no problem. Get on the plane. You will have a great time.

Re: what do you think I should do.

Go to a hypnotist...get anti anxiety meds...but GO!! You'll regret it if you dont!

Re: what do you think I should do.

First, if you book early and can pick a seat close to the front, do that. Turbulence is always felt less in the front and you can tell the flight attendants that you are nervous and they will check up on you and give you updates throughout the flight. I have a friend that always sits in the front and does this.

Definitely get Xanax from your doctor and go to Vegas! I took Xanax before getting on my 16 hour flight for my honeymoon and it relaxed me! I also drank a bit which helped too

Don't miss out on this trip!!

Re: what do you think I should do.

You're going to regret it if you don't go! I used to be terrified of flying, too, but the more I did it, the easier it got to be. Go to Vegas! Enjoy yourself! Take some Nyquil before getting on the plane and enjoy the long nap.

Re: what do you think I should do.

take some drugs and get on that plane!

Re: what do you think I should do.

definitely get on the plane. you'll never overcome your fear if you continue to stay away from flying. you don't want to look back and regret not doing it.

Re: what do you think I should do.

---

Posted by flibbertigibbet

get a scrip and FLY, BABY!

---

this!

promise, vegas will be worth the flight.

Re: what do you think I should do.

Get on the plane but prepare yourself first. Get a Xanax prescription. Take it about 30 minutes before take off and it should help a ton. Also, there are some great fear of flying websites you can check out. They explain every part of the flying process complete with sound clips that slowly desensitize you to the whole experience.
Many of the noises/ sensations that scare flyers are completely normal and not dangerous at all.

Re: what do you think I should do.

Get your butt on that plane with your ladies! Vegas is awesome and you will regret it if you dont go especially when they come back with all the insane pix and you missed out.

Take two drowsy dramamine and a valium. You wont know you took off and will most likely wake up on your final descent lol (I would know that was the best flight of my life lol)