Scared of Airplanes?

Transcends. Assuage. I would suggest some counseling. Honestly, sometimes it takes the right push to help us get over irrational fears.

The only way to overcome your fear is to confront it. Statistics show that flying is the safest form of transportation these days. When you book your flight instead of getting a window seat get an aisle seat so you won't have to look out the window. Bring something to distract you like a good book; puzzles; games; magazines etc. As you are boarding let the flight attendant know your fears than at least they can reassure you. I would also recommend you bring your own snacks and chewing gum. Before you know it you'll be at your destination.

There is a lot of people who are afraid of flying but crashes rarely happen. The percentage is so small it is nearly impossible! They have millions of safety percossions in case there is a crash. Try not to let your fear pass on to others though, it may make them scared and may not want to go. If you go on a airplane bring your ipod with you to pass time, there may also be a movie shown. Also the landing and taking off is always the worse but after that it's smooth. If you get blocked ears, try sucking sweets, it helps!

Before boarding a plane, make a list of things that will calm your fears to remind you that you are strong, and that the flight is temporary-read them during the flight.

Bring little trinkets that will bring you comfort, pictures, small pillow, your favorite music, ear plugs, night mask so you don't have see things, or favorite book or magazine.

Make conversation with your neighbor on the plane to take your mind off of what's going on. Dont eat anything sugary or with caffine before boarding the plan it will accelerate your fears.

If you've flown before, you will soon have less fears over time, give yourself a chance.

I have the exact same fear, only I start to cry and throw up.

What you have to do - even if it sounds horrible - is face your fears. Thousands and thousands of people travel by flight every day and how often do you hear of something bad happening?

And it's heights, right? What makes you afraid of heights? Falling? Fly with someone who can comfort you.

You know it's irrational.

BEST OF LUCK!

may i make a suggestion if you are so scared of flying then the only thing i think may help you overcome this fear is to have hynotherapy were the therapist will help you overcome the fear i know how you feel about heights i to fear high buildings,staircases that are open when you are up high so please go to a therapist if you want to overcome this fear

hope this helps you and you are able to fly in comfort

I to am scared of heights and flying ! The only thing i can say is just bite the bullet and just do it ! I have to fly to Thailand in May to get marred and i think the only thing that will get me through the flit will be thinking of my wife to be and our wedding day ! once i arrive in bang kok i Venn have to get on a smaller plain to get to her ! BUT i told her no way i will come by train or bus or work ! FLY 1hr TRAIN or BUS 8 to 9 hr !

There is only one thing that calms me down, and it works even if I'm having a full-blown panic attack: a cd of GREGORIAN CHANT (chanting monks). I swear to God, those chanting monks saved my life!!! Music works directly on the nervous sytem, and this type of chanting uses "harmonics," which has been used therapeutically since ancient times. Second choice: Enya, but the monks are the best. While listening, close your eyes, breathe deeply and tell yourself, over and over, "everything's fine, I'm fine, I'm fine."

Have you read about PLN .? it would be very long if I explain it to you but there are many exercises which can help you to overcome your anxiety. A friend of mine couldn't stand seeing a photo of her dead mom without crying and after the exercises she could. Hope it can help and not sound confusing.

i'm still a bit scared of heights... but not as much as i was...

but now i see it If i die.. I die... i don't want to miss out on something if i never tried it but for you i would sedgiest go on more hight things and get ypust to it steps at a time.. i'm 17 and i had this problem my self for some time now but i thing i'm over it now,..

i never been on a plain but seems scary :P