Anxious fliers?

failinis · 24-03-2016 10:30PM #1

Any other nervous fliers?

I have yet another flight tomorrow and I always can barely eat for days before it with very little sleep.
Part of the anxiety is the taking off and being in the air, but also panic about missing my flight due to unforeseen circumstances.
I am leaving at 5am tomorrow as its the earliest I can but it only leaves me 2hours leeway.

I don't want to hear "You are more likely to die in a car accident on the way to the airport than by flying" - of course the logical side of my brain knows that, but its the illogical side where phobia's and fear come from, so fat luck it does anything

Anyone have any tips?
And good luck if anyone else is flying over Easter.

Have not seen a thread about this recently so apologies if I am mistaken.

Atlantic Dawn · 24-03-2016 10:32PM

Try to take your mind of it, watch something on a tablet or laptop or read a good book.

Mr_Muffin · 24-03-2016 10:33PM

I hope your flight goes well and doesn't crash.

Just don't forget to most important pre flight ritual of them all - the obligatory picture of an alcoholic drink at the airport bar for Facebook.

Ronald Wilson Reagan · 24-03-2016 10:34PM

Shout allah akhbar as the "tighten your seatbelt sign" comes on, they'll soon forget their fear of flying.

24-03-2016 10:34PM

Yep. I'm a very nervous flier. Absolutely hate taking off. Total panic. Once I'm in the air I'm ok.

Also will not sleep the night before because I'm convinced I'll miss the flight!

Wouldn't stop me going anywhere mind you. My mam just won't get on a plane end of.

Freddiestar · 24-03-2016 10:36PM

Ask your GP for something to ease the stress, you'll be sorted, and no you won't become a junkie

FunLover18 · 24-03-2016 10:38PM

After you get where you're going, take off your shoes and your socks then walk around on the rug bare foot and make fists with your toes.

ceadaoin. · 24-03-2016 10:39PM

Xanax

24-03-2016 10:40PM

I have no fear of flying, BUT I do get very stressed beforehand , as a result of having to pack for the family, lock up the house, run to neighbor with keys etc, plus get to airport on time, park etc.

What I do is take a spray of Bachs rescue remedy. Might be all in the head but it really calms me down without making me drowsy.

Timberrrrrrrr · 24-03-2016 10:40PM

And try not to think of this

30,000 different parts

Every single one made by the company who said they could do it the cheapest.

geez · 24-03-2016 10:41PM

I am a nervous flier too. Usually try to distract myself. Find one drink but no more can take the edge off. Still try not to let it stop me

Lights On · 24-03-2016 10:42PM

Just remember, if all does go wrong and worse comes to worst, it's not the crash that'll kill you. You'll be long dead before the plane hits anything.

Pat Mustard · 24-03-2016 10:43PM

I always have an aul sharpener before flying.

The co-pilot too.

honeybear · 24-03-2016 10:44PM

I used to be a great flyer but a very bad turbulence experience (person beside me started praying aloud in Polish) has made me a very bad flyer. I have to say a glass of vino does wonders for me. I never tried tablets as I have visions of a Bridesmaid episode!

KatW4 · 24-03-2016 10:44PM

I hate flying so much. I hate taking off, being in the air and landing. It feels like my whole body is being squashed downwards. Sometimes I throw up and sometimes I get headaches so bad that I feel like my head will explode.

The only way I can get through a flight is if I bring a book with my and lean over it when I'm reading it.

Good luck with your flight

I hope it'll be okay for you!

artanevilla · 24-03-2016 10:44PM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

And try not to think of this

30,000 different parts

Every single one made by the company who said they could do it the cheapest.

If you saw the price of even the most simple aircraft grade bolt you wouldn't think that was the case.

Timberrrrrrrr · 24-03-2016 10:45PM

artanevilla wrote: »

If you saw the price of even the most simple aircraft grade bolt you wouldn't think that was the case.

But it's still true

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 24-03-2016 10:46PM

I couldn't care less about the actual flying part. That's fine. I've more chance being killed on the m50 on the way to the airport.
It's being trapped in an aisle at the back of the plane with people each side of me, with the doors locked at me not being able to get out that sends me into a panic.
Usually results in me taking sleeping pills that don't even work because I'm so nervous I fight the falling asleep part so I end up groggy, stoned, and nervous.

Ruu · 24-03-2016 10:47PM

Get yourself a Fast Pass (5.95 on the DAA website) for expedited security and lounge access (around 25 euros) if you want a little more quiet.

mahamageehad · 24-03-2016 10:49PM

Not a nervous flyer but still not looking forward to my 11 hour flight tomorrow. Planning to arrive at the airport super duper early, security theatre will be at an all time high this weekend, especially as I'm flying from Frankfurt!

You'll be grand!

That's what I tell myself anyways! I usually have a few drinks in the airport first then a few on the plane, then I drift off. Also I have ear-balancing headphones which are a godsend!!!

MacauDragon · 24-03-2016 10:49PM

failinis wrote: »

Any other nervous fliers?

I have yet another flight tomorrow and I always can barely eat for days before it with very little sleep.
Part of the anxiety is the taking off and being in the air, but also panic about missing my flight due to unforeseen circumstances.
I am leaving at 5am tomorrow as its the earliest I can but it only leaves me 2hours leeway.

I don't want to hear "You are more likely to die in a car accident on the way to the airport than by flying" - of course the logical side of my brain knows that, but its the illogical side where phobia's and fear come from, so fat luck it does anything

Anyone have any tips?
And good luck if anyone else is flying over Easter.

Have not seen a thread about this recently so apologies if I am mistaken.

leave at 5 still alive through the raging sky.
gone insane in the plane and he surely knows...

Spanish Eyes · 24-03-2016 10:50PM

You need to get over to the Aviation forum.

They have gone through everything and it is nothing to worry about.

They are mostly air crew/pilots, and to be honest they are really helpful when it comes to asking about this kind of thing.

Check out that forum and ask them what they recommend.

As for my OH. Xanax and Valium together. + white wine normally knocks the socks off any worries. LOL.

ygolometsipe · 24-03-2016 10:51PM

failinis wrote: »

Anyone have any tips?

buy yourself a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

You will get used to pre flight checks and noises etc.
You will first-hand have to learn all the little computer screens and buttons
and why it wont go into first gear if the smoking like is on.
computer checks fails, ah its a boring as ****.

And finally if anything does go wrong, you will be able to fly the plain

:cool:

CINCLANTFLT · 24-03-2016 10:51PM

This day a year ago...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanwings_Flight_9525

Poochie05 · 24-03-2016 10:52PM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Try to take your mind of it, watch something on a tablet or laptop or read a good book.

Interestingly when I did a fly fearless course, it's maths problems are the best distraction. Try to work out your 17 times tables!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 24-03-2016 10:54PM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

You need to get over to the Aviation forum.

They have gone through everything and it is nothing to worry about.

They are mostly air crew/pilots, and to be honest they are really helpful when it comes to asking about this kind of thing.

Check out that forum and ask them what they recommend.

As for my OH. Xanax and Valium together. + white wine normally knocks the socks off any worries. LOL.

I was flying to Los Angeles a few years ago, had some Xanax. Took one, felt nothing. Took another. Took a third. Boom out like a light. All well and good til I started having a weird dream about floating off on a balloon and getting stuck in a tree. I was dreaming some kids were shooting arrows at my balloons keeping me afloat and I woke up just as I flung my arms out to stop myself falling.

Hitting a can of coke off the girls tray next to me, spilling it all over her.
No more Xanax for me!

Irish_rat · 24-03-2016 10:56PM

Get a seat near the front around row 6, it's much more comfortable if you cant stand turbulence during the flight.

Play a few games or have a few pints it will pass the time.

SEPT 23 1989 · 24-03-2016 10:57PM

Chill out tonight and watch final destination or cast away

Alf Stewart. · 24-03-2016 10:59PM

I ain't gettin on no plane. Fool.

failinis · 24-03-2016 10:59PM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Try to take your mind of it, watch something on a tablet or laptop or read a good book.

Yeah I have my sketch book and a novel with me to read, its only an hour and 30mins. I can distract myself for about an hour by drawings or reading but the last 30mins is just pure fear again!

Deleted User wrote: »

Yep. I'm a very nervous flier. Absolutely hate taking off. Total panic. Once I'm in the air I'm ok.

Also will not sleep the night before because I'm convinced I'll miss the flight!

Wouldn't stop me going anywhere mind you. My mam just won't get on a plane end of.

Yeah, it does not stop me flying, I just bloody dread every second.
The days before hand, the take off, some of the actual flying (I relax into the noises after a bit) is what kicks me off.
Landing is fine, I can't wait for that part!

Freddiestar wrote: »

Ask your GP for something to ease the stress, you'll be sorted, and no you won't become a junkie

I always say I will go see a GP but I don't - I have a few weeks before I am back on the plane again so when I am home I will for the return flight.
Even if she gives me a placebo - if it works, it works eh.

geez wrote: »

I am a nervous flier too. Usually try to distract myself. Find one drink but no more can take the edge off. Still try not to let it stop me

I can't (and don't) drink. If I did this whole flying malarkey would be easy

Locker10a · 24-03-2016 11:00PM

Today a goose sized bird hit my plane while decending in towards the runway, missed the engine so all was grand! Scary things can happen! It's generally grand though, good luck tomorrow

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