Of course there's the ultimate remedy... albeit expensive and time consuming which is learning to fly yourself. A more reasonable alternative would be to have a glider lesson. Conquer the fear head on so to speak. Unless it really is the claustrophobia, in which case, spend a few days standing in the wardrobe to acclimatise.
"spend a few days standing in the wardrobe " I had to do that once. Nothing to do with claustrophobia, mind.
Not really but I know where you are coming from Just come back from Singapore and am definitely not as relaxed as I used to be. I think really because no one knows what caused the Air France crash recently. It is I think due to the fact that you have no control at all and are thinking what if something happens. All I can suggest is trying to distract yourself with good movie or book - or knock yourself out with sleeping pills - not a great idea that though as you might be useless at the other end. Or if you are a bit religious you could try praying to not be worried. For next year though Hypnotherapy is definitely worth a go I am told
I am terrified too... Rosco hit the nail on the head for me, control. I hate the idea that I can't stop the plane and get off if I don't like it. I have often thought I would be better off flying it myself. I am generally a rubbish passenger, I would prefer to drive than be driven. Strangely, I'm not too bad actually on the plane (unless bad turbulence) must be sat down with seatbelt tightly fastened. However I don't sleep for about a week before a flight. Revvie P would love to go to USA but I can't face it. I nearly told him not to book a trip to Egypt when I found out how long the flight was (a mere 6 hours) but I desperately want to go. Hope the flight goes well. For some reason I find if I start to panic drinking water seems to help... something to do I suppose.
Hi Mrs Revvie P. This ebook I downloaded says when turbulence is bad, go with the flow and movement of the aircraft. Strap yourself in and turn up your headphones. My problem is the constantly 'waiting for something to happen' syndrome, which puts me in stress mode for the whole of the flight from start to finish. If turbulence comes, then this is heightened to a state where I feel out of control and I want to get out of the damn thing asap. It's horrendous. I feel sick thinking about it now and yet if I can survive the flight (in more ways than one! ) it's so lovely and welcoming when we arrive. I try to visualise the sun, our beach cottage, the people ... I really do think it will be the last time unless I can find a cure. It's far easier to go camping when I am control of the driving