I feel SO silly posting this, but does anyone else have anxiety about flying?

BriBri529 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:16 PM

I feel SO silly posting this, but does anyone else have anxiety about flying?

I have NEVER BEEN ON A PLANE! (Yeah, I know- PATHETIC.) I am terrified to fly but will definitely be flying for our honeymoon. I have started having nightmares about flying recently. I am just nervous that as it gets closer, I am going to get worse. I am actually afraid that we will be boarding the plane and I won't be able to get on!!!! I know many of you are probably saying 'this girl is a chicken! ' but I was just curious if any one has had similar experiences, or will be flying for the first time for their HM. Thanks Girls!!!

Misstene Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:21 PM

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If you can afford it, I advise that you take a trip somewhere before you fly for your honeymoon. Go to Florida for the weekend! Better yet, go to South Beach for your bachelorette party!

I don't like flying at all and I always have a bit of anxiety about it. As silly and irresponsible as this sounds, I usually get to the airport early to avoid any problems. Problems at the airport only compound the anxiety you already have... then I get myself all situated and I head for the bar.

I usually have a cocktail, preferrably wine because it makes me sleepy. Sometimes I'll have another glass of wine on the plane with a snack (bring your own). Then I fall asleep on the plane.

That's how I deal... Good Luck!

KathleenG Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:23 PM

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Yes, I am absolutely terrified of flying!!!! Nothing to be ashamed of; it is a very common fear!!! It is so bad that the next time I fly I will probably have to be medicated!!! I do plan on seeing a doctor about this; a lot of my friends have been prescribed meds to take the edge off!!! As much as I LOVE to travel, now whenever I think of my honeymoon I get huge butterflies in my stomach!!!! You are not alone!!!!

KathleenG Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:25 PM

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Posted by Misstene

I usually have a cocktail, preferrably wine because it makes me sleepy. Sometimes I'll have another glass of wine on the plane with a snack (bring your own). Then I fall asleep on the plane.

That's how I deal... Good Luck!

Yes, alcohol may help too!!!

neesiepie Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:34 PM

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I am PETRIFIED...especially since 9/11, it;s so much scarier....I will be on a 7 1/2 flight in 2 weeks. I am going to visit my family in Peru...and I am so scared! DEFINITELY have a drink or 2 or 3...haha!

Kristinka Posted: Dec 30, 2003 12:38 PM

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only on take off and landing :)

butterfly20 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 02:48 PM

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fh and i have both been on planes but with 9-11, and the fact that were not in control of the plane and mechanical crashes, we decided to drive to florida(and stop on the way at washington dc and stuff)...

also there are cruises out of new york

aliciahelene Posted: Dec 30, 2003 02:54 PM

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I fly alot and everytime I freak out when we are landing..I hate it, a friend of mine is a flight attendant and she suggested to me taking tylenol, I think its fo flying, or sleeping, Ill find out for sure.it supposedly knocks you right out! Lately, fh and have a few cocktails on the plane and that helps too! for the honeymoon, we will definately be having soem serious cocktails on the plane!
If you are having nightmares though, you may be having anxiety...You will be ok though, especially once ya do it!

B2BMay04 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 02:58 PM

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I could understand being nervous about flying for the first time but don't be all will be fine.
They say planes are safer than riding in a car or crossing a manhattan corner

IMO You could be anywhere at anytime and something could happen. When it is your time it is your time there is nothing you can do about it. So just keep thinking about how much fun you will have at your destination and don't let your fear dampen the moment. PLUS you will probably be so tired from all the fun you will pass out anyway

Maribelle7777 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 04:03 PM

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yes do a 'trial flight' even if it's somewhere close like Boston. Go overnight or even just for the day? Just to get the experience.

Maribelle7777 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 04:10 PM

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Posted by aliciahelene

I fly alot and everytime I freak out when we are landing..I hate it, a friend of mine is a flight attendant and she suggested to me taking tylenol, I think its fo flying, or sleeping, Ill find out for sure.it supposedly knocks you right out! Lately, fh and have a few cocktails on the plane and that helps too! for the honeymoon, we will definately be having soem serious cocktails on the plane!
If you are having nightmares though, you may be having anxiety...You will be ok though, especially once ya do it!

I'm the opposite. I hate taking off. Going up in the air just freaks me out. But once we're up I'm ok. I love landing though!

So tylenol knocks you out in the air? Is that just you or does it happen to anyone? I am hoping that I'll be soooo tired for our flight to Hawaii I will go to sleep on the plane (yeah right doubtful). I'm also worried that the night before I'll have too much to drink. We pretty much won't be going to bed that night - all FH's friends will be around still and he will want to hang out with them. But I don't think the airline will let drunk people on the flight!

TogetherForever Posted: Dec 30, 2003 06:03 PM

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Believe it or not, the last time I was on a plane was in the 2nd grade...so, I have fear too. You are not alone. I am just going to take pills to make me REALLY drowsy so that I have NO clue as to what is going on!!

Janine24 Posted: Dec 30, 2003 06:06 PM

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I am soooooooooooooo nervous about airplanes...............

Kristinka Posted: Dec 30, 2003 06:09 PM

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I am afraid taking anything that makes me drowsy or sleepy. If something happens, I would like to be alert.

bridzilla Posted: Dec 30, 2003 06:11 PM

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I used to be crazy nervous, but I went to my doctor and he gave me Xanax to calm my nerves. I never used them. Knowing that I had them if I needed them was just the trick!