flying phobia

[willy]

hi all


i have a flght tmrw. im going to the south of france.

although im looking forwr=ard to the challenge, im also anxious.

ive avoided flying for about a year now, but ive had enough and now im going to face it head on.my biggest fear. im not going to let this dissorder get the better of me.

howver i could really do with sum support and reasurance for tmrs flght.

will

[india]

I am wishing you a very good flight willy! I am going to Cyprus in May, and am sh****ng myself everyday about it! Remember the build up to the flight will be worse than the actual flying bit. Are you going with anyone supportive? And what are you taking if anything? ie rescue remedy etc.

Oh, and make sure your passport hasn't expired! (this happened to me in September! they still let me go, though i was scared all week i wouldn't be able to leave Spain!)

Lots of good wishes to you, you CAN do it.

Love India xx

[Karen]

Hi Will

Well done for being so positive and determined to face this challenge.

I would suggest doing some relaxation tonight. Do you use relaxation CDs or do any formal relaxation? While doing this and feeling relaxed imagine yourself on that flight tomorrow, enjoying the experience and feeling calm.

For the day itself, take plenty of forms of distraction like books and magazines to read, a walkman, puzzle books etc.

There are some posts here that may help too:


Flying (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3092)
flying (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1440)
anxious need some reasurance from my friends here (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3918)
plane tommorrow (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7374)


Karen



Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of travelling.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough ~ Christine Cagney, Cagney & Lacey

[tnt808]

Good luck!!

I am envious of you! It's great that you are facing it head on. Good for you!!

I have suffered w/this for 10yrs or so. It is so bad for me that I just can't do it. I admire you a lot for doing it. I wish you a safe and relaxing flight. I wish I had some great advice but I can't even help myself.

You have a lot of courage and that will get you through!!

Tina

[willy]

thnnks for the support you guys.

im feeling ok. my flight is later on today.

well here goes it.

will

[willy]

everyone im pleased to tell you that both of my flghts were a success.
i was ok. ive not totally overcome it yet. but i have made a huge leap from how i used to be last year. it is bloody hard work, but wll worth it!

take care all!

willy

[BambieEyes]

well done willy, how was you? Im supposed to be going to france for a wedding in May and i have not had a holiday,been far from home, or been on a plane since 1998! SO im terrified!
Did you take any medication?

Fight or Flight? im going to Fight it every step of the way!