Why do you enjoy flying?
I am flying tommorrow on a two hour flight, I have flown once before 13 years ago, and i’m feeling incredibly nervous at the thought of it, I dont really know why i’m scared as I didint have any problems last time I flew, its not a fear of crashing as I know its the safest form of travel, its not the hight issue as I dont even have a problem with that, I suffer from anxiety and am prone to panic attacks I think my main fear of flying is being stuck in the aircraft for the two hours and not being able to get out if I do start to feel panicky,my friend knows i am very nervous and shes quite good about it which helps a bit. I just hate the thought of losing control and making a fool of myself (which I have never done) my stomachs churning thinking about it, how can I change my way of thinking and try and make this an enjoyable experience for me, what do you enjoy about flying? Does anyone suffer like this and what do you do about it? all serious answers greatly appriciated thanks!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I can definately understand the thought of being trapped in an enclosed space, I think that if I thought about it in detail it would panic me too. I think the way I look at it is that an aeroplane is very big, you can happily get up and walk around and it doesn’t feel enclosed. I take some music on with me, as well as a big drink and close my eyes during the whole of take off and for a portion as the aeroplane climbs. #
I find that drinking every so often helps me to calm down, and stops any sickness I might be feeling.
The other things I would advise would be trying to sleep (although you are only on a two hour flight, which is not a great amount of time to be anywhere anyway.), and listen to music or watch movie to take my mind off it.
A cabin is about as enclosed as an average house room, although longer, and so try to think that you are not stressed sitting there, why should this be any different?, and then it’s only 2 hours to your destination, with some fantastic views if you manage to sit near a window
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September 10th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I enjoy flying because I think about all the things I can do because of flying. I can visit my family, friends, and faraway places. As I get to the airport my anticipation builds for the reunion or discovery of a place I have never been to before. Heading home it is the anticipation of getting back home and back to “normal” life.
It is the safest form of travel and there is still a bit of a kid in me enjoying the flight as it is. An amazing thing where I can travel and “fly.” I look at the bright side of it and find ways to enjoy it rather than let the negative aspects of flying get to me.
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