Feeling a little nervous...

KimberlyBride Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:45 AM

Feeling a little nervous...

Okay so I am leaving on Sunday morning and feeling a little nervous about flying. I know it is safer then driving. People tell me that all the time. What are some tips suggestions on what I can do to stay calm? Anyone have any breathing techniques or anything. I already plan on filling a flask with vodka...kidding.

Kim

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:46 AM

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I take Dramamine and it knocks me out...

Donna&Joe708 Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:47 AM

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I hate flying too...I'm not really a religious person, but I always say a rosary.

KimberlyBride Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:47 AM

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Where can I get that? Do I need a prescription for that?

Kim

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:50 AM

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How long is the flight? If it is a long one, maybe take a sleeping pill and sleep thru it? The sleepy eye masks are good too. Do you have a portable dvd player? Could be useful if you dont like the airplane movie. Playing cards, books, magazines, laptops are good diversions.

Peppermints, peppermint tea, ginger ale, ginger tea, Dramamine are all good too.

LOL, can you tell I've been on some Loooooonnnnnggg flights?

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 10, 2004 09:51 AM

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No Dramamine is over the counter..you can get it in drowsy or non-drowsy but I like the drowsy one..It makes me sleep for a few hours but I don't wake up like all out of it..Plus its for motion sickness so if there is any turbulence your in the clear

Bunnymonkey Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:07 AM

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I put a good CD in my discman and close my eyes and listen to the music.

Don't look out the window and think too much. Just relax - to do that you need to surround yourself with things that comfort you. Familiar music, a good book you are engrossed in, YOUR pillow from home, a snack you love....

KimberlyBride Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:17 AM

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Wow really great suggestions ladies. I bought a book I hope to read on vacation. The book is called the 5 people you meet in heaven. I have heard from many friends that they loved it. Plus I am also going to bring my MP3 player to listen to some relaxing music. Also JetBlue is cool and they have a TV in front of each person. But I checked the schedule online at the website and Sunday morning will be mostly infomercials. I don't want to watch anoter Ron Popeil Showtime Rotisserie or Pasta Maker...haha. I am definitely going to get the dramamine. Are there any side effects to that?

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:33 AM

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I dont have any but everyone is different..Its pretty mild...you just get sleepy

mcaula Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:36 AM

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I the whole flight and definately take something that makes you drowsy that should help. And if you cant get to sleep bring some good reading material. You'll be fine.

Aga Posted: Sep 10, 2004 10:36 AM

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Posted by KimberlyBride

Okay so I am leaving on Sunday morning and feeling a little nervous about flying. I know it is safer then driving. People tell me that all the time. What are some tips suggestions on what I can do to stay calm? Anyone have any breathing techniques or anything. I already plan on filling a flask with vodka...kidding.

Kim

you will be ok, just think that you are going on vacation and it is worth a little stress